cornerstone in Spanish
cornerstone in Spanish is piedra angular, primera piedra, fundamento — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
cornerstone in Spanish
piedra angular
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
piedra angular
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
primera piedra
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
fundamento
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
piedra angular
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
What does "cornerstone" mean?
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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."
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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.
- Clutch it like a cornerstone Otherwise it all comes down Justify denials and Grip 'em to the lonesome end
- Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage.
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What is "cornerstone" in Spanish?
"cornerstone" in Spanish is piedra angular, primera piedra, fundamento. 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 Spanish, "cornerstone" is piedra angular, primera piedra, fundamento.
Are there other ways to say "cornerstone" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "cornerstone": piedra angular, primera piedra, fundamento.
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