How to Say "guiding principle" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “guiding principle” is “norte” — B2 level.

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norte

NounB2formal

A main goal or objective

A small stylized person stands on a path, looking towards a large, brightly glowing star or beacon positioned prominently on the distant horizon, symbolizing a goal or guiding principle.

Examples

La honestidad es el norte que guía mi vida.

Honesty is the guiding principle that guides my life.

Después de la crisis, la empresa perdió el norte.

After the crisis, the company lost its way/direction.

Necesitamos un norte claro para este proyecto.

We need a clear direction for this project.

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Related Translations

bearing→course→direction→north→northerly→

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