Usage examples of "main thing" in English with translation to Spanish

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It came out in the main newspapers in town. Salió en los principales diarios de la ciudad.
I couldn't understand a thing from what he said. No pude entender nada de lo que dijo.
The main character is a man whose name we do not know. El personaje principal es un hombre de quien no sabemos el nombre.
Tom doesn't know a thing about investing. Tom no tiene idea de inversiones.
Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and cotton. Sus principales productos de exportación son textiles, especialmente la seda y el algodón.
Tom doesn't trust a thing Mary says. Tom no confía en nada que diga Mary.
What are the main products of this country? ¿Cuáles son los productos principales de este país?
The strangest thing is that I don't recognize anyone. Lo más extraño es que no reconozco a nadie.
This is the main gate to their house. Es la entrada principal de su casa.
This is an important thing for all of you. Esto es algo importante para todos ustedes.
The main valve is turned off. La válvula principal está cerrada.
If there is such a thing as an unforgivable act, it is the act of not forgiving. Si existe cosa tal como un acto imperdonable, es el acto de no perdonar.
Our success was, in the main, due to his efforts. Nuestro éxito fue, principalmente, debido a sus esfuerzos.
Mum said the same thing. But, so what? It's got nothing to do with me. Mamá dijo lo mismo. Pero, ¿y qué? no tiene nada que ver conmigo.
The river runs parallel to the main street. El río corre en paralelo con la calle principal.
Tell me you weren't thinking the same thing. Dime que no estabas pensando en la misma cosa.
This is our main goal. Éste es nuestro principal objetivo.
Tom doesn't need to worry about a thing. Mary will take care of everything. Tom no necesita preocuparse por nada. Mary se ocupará de todo.
Stop saying trifles! Focus on the main point. ¡Déjate de zarandajas! Céntrate en lo importante.
I am glad I did not buy such a thing. Me alegro de no haber comprado tal cosa.
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