El principio
Example: El principio de la justicia debe guiar todas nuestras decisiones.
Definition
"El principio" refers to the fundamental idea or rule that serves as the basis for reasoning, behavior, or a system. It is often used to describe the starting point or core value that guides actions, such as in the phrase 'the principle of justice'.
Etymology
The term "el principio" comes from the Latin word 'principium', meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation'. It entered Spanish through Vulgar Latin, retaining its sense of a starting point or fundamental basis. Did you know "el principio" originally emphasized the notion of origin before taking on abstract meanings like rules or ethics?
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"El principio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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