capital

Del latín 'capitale', que significa 'cabeza' o 'principal'.

NOUN (1)

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capital city literal / city formal / metropolis formal / economic capital literal / money financial / concept of city untranslatable (The term 'capital' in the context of a city conveys both governmental and cultural significance, which may not have a single word equivalent in English.)

Synonyms ciudad formal , metrópoli formal

Antonyms provincia

The most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center. It can also refer to wealth, such as money or assets, that is invested or available for investment to generate income, or to a major city known for its economic or cultural significance.

irregular

plural
capitale

Madrid es la capital de España y su centro político. — Madrid is the capital of Spain and its political center.
La empresa necesita más capital para expandirse. — The company needs more capital to expand.

ADJ (2)

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main literal / principal formal / essential formal / primary formal / critical formal

Synonyms principal formal , esencial formal

Antonyms secundario

Of primary importance; principal or essential. Something that is 'capital' is crucial or fundamental.

feminine	plural
capital	capitaux

La honestidad es de importancia capital en cualquier relación. — Honesty is of capital importance in any relationship.
La causa capital del fracaso fue la mala planificación. — The principal cause of the failure was poor planning.