Translation of Italian word "principale" to English
principale
/prin.tʃiˈpa.le/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'principale' expresses 'main, principal' (Main, principal). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). 'principale' must agree with its noun in both gender and number — forgetting this agreement is one of the most common errors in written Italian.
🇬🇧 English
main, principal
Example
La piazza principale della città è piena di gente.
The main city square is full of people.
Il motivo principale del nostro viaggio è il lavoro.
The main reason for our trip is work.
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- La piazza principale della città è piena di gente.— The main city square is full of people.
- Il motivo principale del nostro viaggio è il lavoro.— The main reason for our trip is work.
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What does the Italian word "principale" mean?▼
The Italian word "principale" means "main, principal" in English.
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