cardinal

regla cardinal

A primary or essential rule that should not be broken.

número cardinal

A number denoting quantity (one, two, three, etc.), as opposed to an ordinal number (first, second, third, etc.).

Un número que denota cantidad (uno, dos, tres, etc.), en oposición a un número ordinal (primero, segundo, tercero, etc.).

pecado capital

In Christian tradition, one of the seven deadly sins; by extension, a very serious offense.

Se refiere a uno de los pecados más graves.

principio cardinal

A fundamental belief or tenet that is considered to be of central importance.

Un principio más importante o principal.

importancia cardinal

Of the greatest importance; fundamental.

virtud cardinal

In Christian tradition, one of the four principal virtues (justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude).

Se refiere a una de las cualidades morales más importantes.

punto cardinal

One of the four main points of the compass (north, south, east, and west).

Uno de los cuatro puntos principales de la brújula (norte, sur, este y oeste).

A high-ranking archbishop who is also a cardinal in the Catholic Church.