Primarios (en. Primary)

/priˈmaɾjos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Refers to colors that cannot be obtained by mixing other colors.
The primary colors are red, blue, and yellow.
Los colores primarios son el rojo, el azul y el amarillo.
Applies to elements or concepts that are fundamental or basic.
Primary education is important for children's development.
La educación primaria es importante para el desarrollo de los niños.
Refers to initial or lower levels in a hierarchical system.
The primary parties will determine the candidates for the elections.
Los partidos primarios determinarán los candidatos para las elecciones.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'primarius' which means 'main' or 'first'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

primary elections
Electoral process where candidates are chosen for general elections.
elecciones primarias
primary colors
Basic colors that cannot be obtained by mixing other colors.
colores primarios
primary education
Initial educational stage in the educational system.
educación primaria

Related Words

primary
Refers to basic or initial education.
primaria
first
That occupies the first place or comes before others.
primer
main
That has the greatest importance or is the leader in a context.
principal

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who is straightforward or uncomplicated.
That person is very straightforward, always gets to the point.
Esa persona es muy primario, siempre va al grano.
Use of 'primaries' to indicate something basic or rudimentary.
That plan is very basic, we need something more elaborate.
Ese plan es muy primario, necesitamos algo más elaborado.