This is the 406th most frequent Spanish word.
principios
"Principios" means "principles" or "beginnings" in English, depending on context.
In this context, 'principios' refers to the fundamental moral or ethical beliefs that influence behavior and choices.
Sus principios guiaron sus decisiones durante toda su vida.
His principles guided his decisions throughout his life.
Here, 'principios' indicates the foundational theories and concepts that form the core understanding of a subject.
Aprendí los principios básicos de la física en la preparatoria.
I learned the basic principles of physics in high school.
The term 'principio' is used here to denote the start of a specific period of time, indicating the beginning.