This is the 375th most frequent Catalan word.
principal
Main; principal; chief.
In this sentence, 'principal' is used as an adjective meaning 'main' or 'chief,' describing a noun.
L'edifici principal de l'escola és molt gran.
The main building of the school is very large.
In this case, 'principal' is used as an adjective to denote the leading or highest-ranking in a specific context.
La directora principal va donar un discurs inspirador.
The head director gave an inspiring speech.
Here, 'principal' is an adjective conveying the meaning of 'primary' or 'main,' emphasizing the importance of the noun it describes.