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central

central

adjective sen-TRAHL Common
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Also means

main, key

Usage Note

Central is invariable for gender (el tema central, la figura central) but adds -es in the plural. As a noun, la central can refer to a headquarters, power station, or telephone exchange (central eléctrica, power plant; central sindical, trade-union headquarters). Stress falls on the final syllable, following the rule for words ending in -l.

Examples

"El parque central es el corazón de la ciudad."

Natural Translation

The central park is the heart of the city.

Literal Translation

The park central is the heart of the city

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