Principios (en. Beginning)

/prin-ˈsi-pi-os/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Norms or rules that guide behavior.
Ethical principles are fundamental in decision-making.
Los principios éticos son fundamentales en la toma de decisiones.
Base or foundation of a system, theory, or idea.
The principles of physics help us understand the world.
Los principios de la física nos ayudan a entender el mundo.
Basic concepts in teaching or learning.
It is important to teach the principles of mathematics from an early age.
Es importante enseñar los principios de la matemática desde temprana edad.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'principium', which means 'beginning' or 'foundation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ethical principles
Norms that regulate moral behavior.
principios éticos
principles of life
A set of values that guide a person's actions.
principios de vida
follow principles
Act according to established norms.
seguir principios

Related Words

foundation
Base upon which something is built.
fundamento
norm
Rule or principle that regulates behavior.
norma
doctrine
Set of principles that form a belief system.
doctrina

Slang Meanings

Values that are respected in a group.
In our team, principles are key to success.
En nuestro equipo, los principios son claves para el éxito.