mainly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmeɪnli/ AmE /ˈmeɪnli/

adverb en → es

1 PRINCIPALLY A2

used to say that something is the most important or common thing in a situation

principalmente, principalmente

  • mainly + adj

Collocations mainly English · mainly students

  • The book is mainly about the history of science.

    El libro trata principalmente de la historia de la ciencia.

2 ESPECIALLY B1

used to say that something happens especially in a particular place or at a particular time

especialmente, principalmente

  • mainly + prep

Collocations mainly in the morning · mainly on weekends

  • He works mainly at night.

    Trabaja principalmente de noche.