What is the Spanish word for "main"?

Learn how to say "main" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

main

Spanish

principal

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Examples of how to use "main" in Spanish

English
What is the main idea of your essay?
Spanish
¿Cuál es la idea principal de tu ensayo?
English
The main door is locked tonight.
Spanish
La puerta principal está cerrada esta noche.
English
What is the main idea here?
Spanish
¿Cuál es la idea principal aquí?
English
Our main goal is safety.
Spanish
Nuestro objetivo principal es la seguridad.
English
She lives on the main street.
Spanish
Ella vive en la calle principal.

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