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    Primarias (en. Primaries)

    /pɾiˈmaɾjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Initial education that is taught to children in a formal structure.
    Primary schools are fundamental for the development of children.
    Las escuelas primarias son fundamentales para el desarrollo de los niños.
    Elections held to choose candidates for a political position.
    The party primaries will determine who will be their candidate in the general elections.
    Las primarias del partido determinarán quién será su candidato en las elecciones generales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'primarius', meaning 'first' or 'main'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    primary elections
    Electoral process to select candidates within a political party.
    elecciones primarias
    primary school
    Educational institution that offers basic education.
    escuela primaria
    primary classes
    Lessons or subjects taught in basic education.
    clases primarias

    Related Words

    secondary
    Education that follows primary; generally covers ages 12 to 16.
    secundarias
    education
    Process of developing and cultivating skills and knowledge.
    educación

    Slang Meanings

    Primary as a colloquial term to refer to basic education.
    When I say 'primary', I mean the one we all have to go through.
    Cuando digo 'primaria', me refiero a la que todos tenemos que pasar.