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cornerstone in Portuguese

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

cornerstone in Portuguese

pedra angular
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
primeira pedra
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
base
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
fundamento
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
princípio
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "cornerstone" in Portuguese?

"cornerstone" in Portuguese is pedra angular, primeira pedra, base. 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 Portuguese, "cornerstone" is pedra angular, primeira pedra, base.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "cornerstone": pedra angular, primeira pedra, base, fundamento, princípio.

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