B1 noun

en principio

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

En principio, el perro es grande.

In principle, the dog is big.

Simple present tense. 'En principio' introduces a general statement.

2

En principio, el coche es azul.

In principle, the car is blue.

Simple present tense. 'Es' is the verb 'to be'.

3

En principio, la casa tiene dos pisos.

In principle, the house has two floors.

Simple present tense. 'Tiene' is the verb 'to have'.

4

En principio, el libro es interesante.

In principle, the book is interesting.

Simple present tense. Adjective 'interesante' agrees with 'libro'.

5

En principio, la comida es deliciosa.

In principle, the food is delicious.

Simple present tense. Adjective 'deliciosa' agrees with 'comida'.

6

En principio, la escuela es grande.

In principle, the school is big.

Simple present tense. Adjective 'grande' agrees with 'escuela'.

7

En principio, el gato es negro.

In principle, the cat is black.

Simple present tense. Adjective 'negro' agrees with 'gato'.

8

En principio, la flor es roja.

In principle, the flower is red.

Simple present tense. Adjective 'roja' agrees with 'flor'.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'en principio' as 'in the principle beginning.' It helps connect the idea of starting with a concept or theory.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a whiteboard with a simple, initial sketch of a plan. Above it, write 'En Principio' to represent the idea in its theoretical or preliminary stage before all the details are filled in.

Word Web

teóricamente en teoría fundamentalmente básicamente inicialmente

Herausforderung

Try to use 'en principio' in three different sentences this week. For example, 'En principio, quiero ir al gimnasio todos los días.' (In principle, I want to go to the gym every day.)

Teste dich selbst 12 Fragen

multiple choice A2

Choose the best translation for 'en principio'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: In principle

'En principio' means 'in principle' or 'in theory'.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence uses 'en principio' correctly?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: En principio, la reunión es el lunes. (In principle, the meeting is on Monday.)

'En principio' indicates that something is true or planned as a general rule, but might change.

multiple choice A2

If something is true 'en principio', what does that imply?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: It is generally true, but there might be exceptions or changes.

'En principio' suggests a general truth or plan, leaving room for variations or future adjustments.

true false A2

'En principio' always means that something is definitely going to happen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

No, 'en principio' means 'in principle' or 'in theory,' implying it's a general plan but could change.

true false A2

If someone says 'En principio, estoy de acuerdo', it means they fully agree without any doubts.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

If someone says 'En principio, estoy de acuerdo', it means 'In principle, I agree,' suggesting a general agreement but possibly with reservations or conditions.

true false A2

You can use 'en principio' to talk about a general rule or plan.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Yes, 'en principio' is perfect for discussing general rules or initial plans.

listening A2

The meeting time.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: En principio, la reunión es a las dos.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

Are there problems with the plan?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: En principio, no hay problemas con el plan.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

What can you use?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: En principio, puedes usar mi coche.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

En principio, vamos al parque.

Focus: En principio

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

En principio, la tienda cierra a las siete.

Focus: cierra

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

En principio, todo está bien.

Focus: todo

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

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