Mainly

/ˈmeɪnli/

Spanish Translation

principalmente

Part of Speech

  • adverb

Word Forms

  • main

Etymology

From 'main' + '-ly'. 'Main' from Old English 'mæġn' meaning 'strength, power'.

De 'main' + '-ly'. 'Main' del inglés antiguo 'mæġn' que significa 'fuerza, poder'.

Meanings

adverb

For the most part; chiefly.

En su mayor parte; principalmente.

The audience was mainly composed of students.

La audiencia estaba compuesta principalmente por estudiantes.

Example Sentences

The project is mainly funded by the government.

El proyecto está financiado principalmente por el gobierno.

She is mainly interested in classical music.

Ella está interesada principalmente en la música clásica.

The economy depends mainly on tourism.

La economía depende principalmente del turismo.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • mainly responsible for
    principalmente responsable de
  • mainly focus on
    principalmente centrarse en
  • mainly concern
    principalmente concierne

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Usage Notes

'Mainly' is used to indicate the primary or most significant aspect of something. It implies that other aspects exist, but they are less important or prevalent.

'Mainly' se utiliza para indicar el aspecto primario o más significativo de algo. Implica que existen otros aspectos, pero son menos importantes o prevalentes.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the context to ensure accurate usage.

    Presta atención al contexto para asegurar un uso preciso.

  • 'Mainly' is not a direct replacement for 'only'.

    'Mainly' no es un reemplazo directo para 'only'.

  • It can be easily confused with 'mainly' and 'mostly', but their meanings are slightly different.

    Se puede confundir fácilmente con 'mainly' y 'mostly', pero sus significados son ligeramente diferentes.

Collocations

  • mainly because
    principalmente porque
  • mainly due to
    principalmente debido a
  • mainly consists of
    principalmente consiste en

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'mainly' when 'only' is more appropriate.

    Usar 'mainly' cuando 'only' es más apropiado.

  • Misunderstanding the nuances between 'mainly', 'mostly', and 'primarily'.

    Malinterpretar los matices entre 'mainly', 'mostly' y 'primarily'.

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Learning Tips

  • Use 'mainly' to emphasize the dominant aspect.

    Utiliza 'mainly' para enfatizar el aspecto dominante.

  • Consider synonyms for variety in writing.

    Considera sinónimos para la variedad en la escritura.

  • Be careful not to overuse 'mainly' in a single paragraph.

    Ten cuidado de no usar demasiado 'mainly' en un solo párrafo.