El principio
Example: El principio de la honestidad es importante en la vida.
Definition
"El principio" refers to a fundamental truth, law, or assumption that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. In philosophy, "el principio" often signifies the starting point or basic rule upon which reasoning or moral judgment is based.
Etymology
The phrase "el principio" comes from the Latin word 'principium,' meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation.' It entered Spanish maintaining its philosophical sense as the origin or base of something. Did you know? The word is related to 'prince,' originally meaning 'the first' or 'chief,' highlighting its role as something primary and essential.
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"El principio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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