How to Say "fundamental principle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fundamental principle” is “evangelio” — C1 level.
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nounC1informal
A core idea that a person follows strictly
Examples
Lo que dice el jefe es palabra de evangelio en esta oficina.
What the boss says is gospel truth in this office.
No te tomes sus promesas como un evangelio.
Don't take his promises as absolute truth.
Para él, el respeto a los mayores es su evangelio.
For him, respect for elders is his fundamental rule.
Using 'Palabra de'
To say something is 'gospel truth,' we often use the phrase 'palabra de evangelio' without an article (like 'el' or 'la') in the middle.
Using it too formally
Mistake: “Es el evangelio que llegará tarde.”
Correction: Es verdad que llegará tarde. (Only use 'evangelio' for truths that are deeply important or authoritative, not for small facts.)
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