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    Primero (en. First)

    /priˈmeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That occupies the first place in a series.
    The first to arrive was Juan.
    El primero en llegar fue Juan.
    That is earlier than others in time or order.
    This is the first on the list.
    Este es el primero de la lista.
    Refers to something that is more important or relevant than others.
    Health comes first.
    La salud es lo primero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'primarius', which means 'first' or 'main'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    first of all
    Before anything else.
    primero que nada
    the first of May
    Date that commemorates Labor Day.
    el primero de mayo
    first in line
    The person who is first in line.
    primero en la fila

    Related Words

    primordial
    That has greater importance or relevance.
    primordial
    exquisite
    That is very delicate or well-made.
    primoroso
    first
    A book or material that teaches the basics about a topic.
    primer

    Slang Meanings

    First in other informal contexts.
    He is the first to put effort into the job.
    Es el primero en ponerle ganas a la chamba.
    To be the most outstanding in something.
    He always wants to be first in everything.
    Siempre quiere ser el primero en todo.