main clause
US /meɪn klɔːz/
UK /meɪn klɔːz/
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cláusula principal, oración principal
a clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a subject and a predicate
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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' 'we went for a walk' is the main clause.
En la oración 'Aunque estaba lloviendo, fuimos a dar un paseo', 'fuimos a dar un paseo' es la cláusula principal.
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Every complete sentence must contain at least one main clause.
Cada oración completa debe contener al menos una cláusula principal.