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principalmente

mainly

adverb preen-see-PAHL-men-teh Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

primarily

Usage Note

Principalmente is a formal adverb used to indicate the chief or primary element among several. It typically appears before or after the verb or at the start of a clause. Synonyms include sobre todo (above all) and ante todo (first and foremost), which are more colloquial.

Examples

"El problema afecta principalmente a los jóvenes."

Natural Translation

The problem mainly affects young people.

Literal Translation

The problem affects mainly to the young

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