Spanish word

troncal

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾoŋˈkal/

Meaning

  • adjectivemain

Example

Esta carretera troncal conecta dos ciudades.

This main road connects two cities.

Illustration for troncal (main)

More examples

La línea troncal de autobuses tiene alta frecuencia.

The trunk line of buses has a high frequency.

Core concept

Main artery linking major points in a system.

Common phrases

  • carretera troncal

    main road

  • línea troncal

    trunk line

  • vía troncal

    main route

Similar words

principal: Holds the primary importance or top priority among parts, options, or functions.
central: Occupies the central position or role that other parts revolve around within a system.
vital: Performs an indispensable function whose loss seriously impairs a system's operation.
primario: Represents the first or primary rank, stage, or element in a sequence or hierarchy.

Definition in Spanish

Que indica pertenencia a la parte más importante o estructural de algo, usado sobre todo en contextos de vías, redes o sistemas.

Word origin

Derived from tronco 'trunk' with the adjectival suffix -al, from Latin truncus, giving the sense 'of the main trunk or structural part'.

Usage tips

  • It typically follows the noun in phrases like carretera troncal or red troncal and usually describes routes, lines, or network segments rather than people or abstract ideas.

Other meanings

  • trunk linenoun

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