princlples

Question

When using this word to mean a set of guidelines, how is it translated'

Answer 1

you may be looking for principios which may be used as guidelines...

ex: Nunca robaría, va contra mis principios. - I would never steal, it goes against my principles

Answer 2

I don't think principles (note spelling) can be used to mean guidelines. Here are its definitions.

1. A basic truth, law, or assumption: the principles of democracy.
2. a. A rule or standard, especially of good behavior: a man of principle.
   b. The collectivity of moral or ethical standards or judgments: a decision based on principle rather than expediency.
3. A fixed or predetermined policy or mode of action.
4. A basic or essential quality or element determining intrinsic nature or characteristic behavior: the principle of self-preservation.
5. A rule or law concerning the functioning of natural phenomena or mechanical processes: the principle of jet propulsion.
6. Chemistry One of the elements that compose a substance, especially one that gives some special quality or effect.
7. A basic source. See Usage Note at principal.

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