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main interest

[meɪn ˈɪntrəst]
noun phrasepl: main interests
interesse principal
1. The primary or most important subject, activity, or concern that captures someone's attention or curiosity
Her main interest is in environmental conservation.
O seu interesse principal é na conservação ambiental.
2. A significant financial stake or investment in something
The company has a main interest in the real estate market.
A empresa tem um interesse principal no mercado imobiliário.
Synonyms
primary interestchief interestmajor interestprincipal concernmain focus
Antonyms
secondary interestminor interestperipheral interest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interesse principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
interesse principal
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
interesse principal
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

vested interest
in one's best interest
conflict of interest
take an interest in
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