Primitivas (en. Primitive)

/pri.mi.'ti.vas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Reference to things or cultures that belong to a primitive state.
Primitive societies were characterized by their simple social structure.
Las primitivas sociedades se caracterizaban por su estructura social simple.
Description of something that is basic or elemental.
The primitive art of this region reveals the daily life of its inhabitants.
El arte primitivas de esta región revela la vida cotidiana de sus habitantes.
Referring to the early stages of a development.
Primitive fishing methods have evolved over time.
Los primitivos métodos de pesca han evolucionado con el tiempo.

Etymology

From Latin 'primitivus', meaning 'of the first'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

primitive art
Art of the early civilizations that reflects the culture and worldview of its time.
arte primitiva
primitive instincts
Reactions or behaviors that are considered innate and basic, derived from evolution.
instintos primitivos
primitive societies
Groups of people who live simply and often have no contact with modern civilization.
sociedades primitivas

Related Words

primitivism
Artistic movement that seeks to return to the most essential roots of art.
primitivismo
primitive
Adj. Refers to what is original or belongs to an initial state.
primitivo

Slang Meanings

Use of ancient techniques or methods in a modern context.
The design of that house is so primitive that it looks like it came out of a history book.
El diseño de esa casa es tan primitivas que parece sacado de un libro de historia.
Description of a person who acts in an innocent or naive manner.
That idea is very primitive, but it has its charm.
Esa idea es muy primitivas, pero tiene su encanto.