principal
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pəl
pēl
British pronunciation
/ˈprɪnsɪpəl/

Definição e significado de "principal"em inglês

principal
01

principal, primordial

having the highest importance or influence
principal definition and meaning
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The principal aim of the initiative is to reduce carbon emissions.
O objetivo principal da iniciativa é reduzir as emissões de carbono.
The principal function of the liver is to detoxify the body and metabolize nutrients.
A função principal do fígado é desintoxicar o corpo e metabolizar os nutrientes.
Principal
01

o principal, a estrela

the main or leading performer in a play, movie, or other performance
principal definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The principal in the ballet dazzled the audience with her graceful movements.
A primeira bailarina do ballet encantou a plateia com seus movimentos graciosos.
He was cast as the principal in the school's production of Romeo and Juliet.
Ele foi escalado como o protagonista na produção escolar de Romeu e Julieta.
02

capital, valor principal

the original amount of money invested, borrowed, or loaned, not including interest or earnings
example
Exemplos
The principal of the loan must be repaid within five years.
O principal do empréstimo deve ser reembolsado em cinco anos.
She invested $10,000, and the principal grew over time with interest.
Ela investiu US$ 10.000, e o principal cresceu ao longo do tempo com juros.
03

diretor, diretor escolar

the person in charge of running a school
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Exemplos
The principal greeted students at the front entrance of the school every morning.
O diretor cumprimentava os alunos na entrada frontal da escola todas as manhãs.
She met with the principal to discuss her child's academic progress and behavior.
Ela se reuniu com o diretor para discutir o progresso acadêmico e o comportamento de seu filho.
04

principal, autor principal

a person who is actively involved in carrying out a crime
example
Exemplos
The principal in the robbery was identified through security camera footage.
O principal no assalto foi identificado através das imagens das câmeras de segurança.
Both the principal and the accomplice were arrested for their roles in the burglary.
Tanto o principal quanto o cúmplice foram presos por seus papéis no roubo.
05

diretor, reitor

the highest-ranking leader of a university or college, overseeing both academic programs and the overall management of the institution
Dialectbritish flagBritish
deanamerican flagAmerican
example
Exemplos
The principal of the college announced a new scholarship program for students.
O diretor da faculdade anunciou um novo programa de bolsas de estudo para estudantes.
During the ceremony, the principal awarded degrees to the graduating class.
Durante a cerimônia, o diretor concedeu diplomas à turma de formandos.
06

mandante, principal

a person who authorizes another to act on their behalf in legal or business matters
example
Exemplos
The principal hired an agent to negotiate the contract on their behalf.
O principal contratou um agente para negociar o contrato em seu nome.
In the agreement, the principal was responsible for all decisions made by the agent.
No acordo, o mandante era responsável por todas as decisões tomadas pelo agente.
07

principal, duelista

one of the two main participants directly involved in a duel
example
Exemplos
The two principals stood back-to-back, ready to begin the duel.
Os dois principais ficaram costa a costa, prontos para começar o duelo.
Each principal in the duel was allowed to choose their own weapon.
Cada principal no duelo tinha permissão para escolher sua própria arma.
08

diretor, principal

the top leader or key figure in an organization or group, often the one who holds the most authority or influence
example
Exemplos
The principal of the law firm was known for her sharp decision-making skills.
O diretor do escritório de advocacia era conhecido por suas habilidades afiadas de tomada de decisão.
He became the principal of the research team after years of groundbreaking work.
Ele se tornou o diretor da equipe de pesquisa após anos de trabalho inovador.
09

principal, registro de principal

a type of organ stop made of flue pipes that produce a clear, bright, and foundational sound
example
Exemplos
The organist pulled out the principal stop to add brightness to the hymn.
O organista puxou o registro principal para adicionar brilho ao hino.
The principal pipes are essential for creating the organ's classic, resonant sound.
Os tubos principais são essenciais para criar o som clássico e ressonante do órgão.
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