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main parts

[/meɪn pɑːrts/]
nounpl: main parts
partes principais
1. The most important or essential components of something
The main parts of a car engine are the cylinder, piston, and crankshaft.
As partes principais de um motor de carro são o cilindro, o pistão e o comando.
2. The primary sections or divisions of a structure or composition
The main parts of a novel are the introduction, body, and conclusion.
As partes principais de um romance são a introdução, o corpo e a conclusão.
3. Key components that form the core of a system or object
The main parts of a computer include the CPU, memory, and storage.
As partes principais de um computador incluem a CPU, a memória e o armazenamento.
Synonyms
principal componentsessential partscore elementsmajor sections
Antonyms
minor partssecondary componentsaccessories

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
partes principais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
partes principais
Common in technical and business contexts
Portugal
partes principais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the meat of the matter
the heart of the issue
core components
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