cornerstone
US /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
UK /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
1.
pedra angular, alicerce
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.
A confiança é a pedra angular de qualquer relacionamento forte.
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Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous society.
A educação é a pedra angular de uma sociedade próspera.
2.
pedra fundamental, pedra 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.
O prefeito lançou a pedra fundamental da nova biblioteca.
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The date of construction was carved into the cornerstone.
A data de construção foi gravada na pedra fundamental.