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    Principalmente (en. Mostly)

    /pɾin.si.palˈmen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    It is used to indicate that something is the most important or predominant in a context.
    Mainly, we should focus on the quality of the product.
    Principalmente, debemos enfocarnos en la calidad del producto.
    Indicates the idea of being the most notable or significant among other things.
    The results are mainly based on the collected data.
    Los resultados se basan principalmente en los datos recolectados.
    Indicates that something occurs more frequently or to a greater extent than other things.
    She mainly works in the education sector.
    Ella trabaja principalmente en el sector educativo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'principaliter', which derives from 'principalis', meaning 'principal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mainly in
    Indicates that the majority of something occurs in a specific context.
    principalmente en
    mainly affect
    To have a majority impact on something.
    afectar principalmente
    mainly interested in
    To show greater interest in a specific aspect.
    interesarse principalmente por

    Related Words

    principal
    That which is first or most important in a set.
    principal
    principle
    Moment or place of the beginning of something.
    principio

    Slang Meanings

    Used in informal contexts to refer to the most important thing.
    At this party, the music is mainly what matters.
    En esta fiesta, la música es principalmente lo que importa.