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cornerstone in Catalan

cornerstone in Catalan is pedra cantonera, pedra angular — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

cornerstone in Catalan

pedra cantonera
noun
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
pedra angular
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

What does "cornerstone" mean?

  1. noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
    "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925."
  2. noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
    "Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage."
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cornerstone in a sentence

  • The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925.
  • Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage.

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What is "cornerstone" in Catalan?

"cornerstone" in Catalan is pedra cantonera, pedra angular. cornerstone means: A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

How do you use "cornerstone" in a sentence?

Example: "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925." In Catalan, "cornerstone" is pedra cantonera, pedra angular.

Are there other ways to say "cornerstone" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "cornerstone": pedra cantonera, pedra angular.

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