Example: Ela estuda principalmente para melhorar suas notas na escola.
Definition
"Principalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something is done chiefly or mainly, emphasizing the primary focus or most important aspect of an action or situation. For example, in the sentence 'Ela estuda principalmente para melhorar suas notas na escola,' it highlights the main reason for studying.
Translations
mainly
principalmente
voornamelijk
principalment
principalement
hauptsächlich
principalmente
Etymology
The word "principalmente" comes from the Portuguese adjective 'principal' meaning 'main' or 'primary,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which is equivalent to '-ly' in English. This formation is common in Romance languages to turn adjectives into adverbs, indicating the manner or degree of an action.
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