principal
US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
1.
diretor, reitor
the head of a school or college
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The principal announced the new school policy.
O diretor anunciou a nova política escolar.
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She met with the principal to discuss her child's progress.
Ela se encontrou com o diretor para discutir o progresso de seu filho.
2.
principal, capital
a sum of money lent or invested on which interest is paid
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The monthly payment covers both principal and interest.
O pagamento mensal cobre tanto o principal quanto os juros.
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It's important to pay down the principal on your loan.
É importante amortizar o principal do seu empréstimo.
3.
principal, solista
a leading or most important actor, singer, or dancer in a play or opera or ballet
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She played the principal role in the ballet.
Ela interpretou o papel principal no balé.
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The tenor was the principal singer in the opera.
O tenor era o cantor principal na ópera.
1.
principal, fundamental, primordial
first in order of importance; main
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The principal reason for his success was hard work.
A razão principal do seu sucesso foi o trabalho árduo.
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Our principal concern is the safety of our employees.
Nossa principal preocupação é a segurança de nossos funcionários.