cornerstone
US /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
UK /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
1.
piedra angular, base
an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based
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Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
La confianza es la piedra angular de cualquier relación sólida.
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Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous society.
La educación es la piedra angular de una sociedad próspera.
2.
piedra angular
a stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, especially one laid at a formal ceremony
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The mayor laid the cornerstone for the new library.
El alcalde colocó la piedra angular de la nueva biblioteca.
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The date of construction was carved into the cornerstone.
La fecha de construcción estaba grabada en la piedra angular.