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principal technique

[ˈprɪnsəpəl tɛkˈnik]
nounpl: principal techniques
técnica principal
1. The primary or most important method, approach, or procedure used in a particular field or activity
The principal technique in classical ballet is the turnout of the legs.
A técnica principal no ballet clássico é o turnout das pernas.
2. A fundamental or core skill that serves as the basis for more advanced practices
Understanding breathing is a principal technique in meditation.
Compreender a respiração é uma técnica principal na meditação.
Synonyms
primary techniquemain techniquefundamental techniquecore methodbasic approach
Antonyms
secondary techniqueauxiliary techniquesupplementary method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnica principal
Commonly used in professional and academic contexts
Portugal
técnica principal
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

master the principal technique
go back to basics
learn the fundamentals
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