chiefly

principalmente, mayormente

Indica la mayor parte de algo o su motivo principal.

En inglés sencillo: Mostly; describing the largest part or the main reason.

• The town depends chiefly on farming.
• Her customers are chiefly local people.
• We chose this house chiefly because of its garden.

Sinónimos: mainly, mostly, largely, primarily

Expresiones frecuentes: chiefly because, chiefly concerned, consist chiefly of, chiefly interested

ante todo, sobre todo

Con mayor importancia que cualquier otra cosa.

En inglés sencillo: More importantly than anything else.

• We need help, chiefly money.
• Several things worried her, chiefly the children’s safety.
• He valued many qualities, chiefly honesty.

Sinónimos: above all, most importantly, first and foremost

Expresiones frecuentes: chiefly time, chiefly among these, chiefly our safety