Primario (en. Primary)

/priˈmaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to the most basic level of education.
Primary school is fundamental for children's educational development.
La escuela primario es fundamental para el desarrollo educativo de los niños.
Indicates something that has an essential or fundamental character.
Communication is a primary element in any relationship.
La comunicación es un elemento primario en cualquier relación.
adjective
That is used as an initial or most important reference.
The primary sector of the economy includes agriculture and livestock.
El sector primario de la economía incluye la agricultura y la ganadería.
Related to the first phase of a process.
Primary treatment must be administered immediately.
El tratamiento primario debe ser administrado inmediatamente.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

primary education
Level of education typically attended between the ages of 6 and 12.
educación primaria
primary sector
Part of the economy that involves the extraction of natural resources.
sector primario
primary level
First level of a system or hierarchy.
nivel primario

Related Words

secondary
That is second in order or importance.
secundario
tertiary
That is third in order.
terciario
fundamental
That is the basis or foundation of something.
fundamental

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to what is basic or essential in an informal conversation.
That concept is very primary; you need to dig deeper.
Ese concepto es muy primario; necesitas profundizar más.
Can indicate something that is superficial or rudimentary.
His approach to this problem is quite primary.
Su enfoque en este problema es bastante primario.