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el principio
beginning
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How do you say principio in Spanish?
How do you pronounce principio in Spanish?
principio is pronounced /el pɾinˈθipjo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El principio fundamental de la física es muy importante para entender el universo.
The fundamental principle of physics is very important for understanding the universe.
El principio claro que estableció el director fue respetado por todos los empleados.
The clear principle that the director established was respected by all employees.
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Why is it masculine?
Principio is masculine. It derives from the Latin noun "principium" (neuter), but in Spanish it became masculine, likely due to reanalysis influenced by the -o ending, which is the standard masculine singular ending in Spanish. However, the gender assignment in Spanish was not automatic or determined solely by the -o ending, as many Latin neuter nouns ending in -um took different genders in Spanish (e.g., "problema" from "problema" is masculine despite -a, "mano" is feminine despite -o). The masculine gender of "principio" reflects the broader pattern where many Latin neuter nouns were reanalyzed as masculine in Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for beginning?
The Spanish word for beginning is el principio — masculine.
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