Usage examples of "princípio" in Portuguese with translation to English

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De tal princípio, tal fim Such a beginning, such an end
Amor, amor, princípio mau, fim pior Love is sweet in the beginning but sour in the ending
Conte-me uma história do princípio ao fim. Tell me a story from beginning to end.
O temor a Deus é o princípio da sabedoria The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Nós temos os mesmos princípios. We hold the same principles.
É contra meus princípios contar uma mentira. It is against my principles to tell a lie.
Ele se mantém fiel a seus princípios. He remains loyal to his principles.
É contra os meus princípios pedir dinheiro emprestado. It is against my principles to borrow money.
No princípio, não acreditavam nele. At first, they didn't believe him.
No princípio, não criam nele. At first, they didn't believe him.
A princípio ela não gostava dele. She didn't like him at first.
De princípio eles dirigiram através de ruas com casa pequenas e cinzas. At first they drove through streets of small, gray houses.
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