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    Primitivo (en. Primitive)

    /pɾimiˈtivo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to people or cultures that have not reached advanced development.
    Primitive tribes lived in harmony with nature.
    Las tribus primitivas vivían en armonía con la naturaleza.
    Characteristic of the basic or elemental.
    Primitive art often represents elements of everyday life.
    El arte primitivo suele representar elementos de la vida cotidiana.
    What is simple and has not been modified.
    The object’s design was so primitive that it looked handmade.
    El diseño del objeto era tan primitivo que parecía haber sido hecho a mano.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'primitivus', which means 'of the first' or 'original'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    primitive art
    Art created by non-Western societies or early civilizations.
    arte primitivo
    primitive society
    Human community that lives simply, generally in a non-industrialized state.
    sociedad primitiva

    Related Words

    primitivism
    Concept that denotes a lifestyle approach based on simplicity and nature.
    primitivismo

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory term to refer to someone who is unsophisticated.
    That guy is so primitive; he doesn't know how to use a smartphone.
    Ese tipo es tan primitivo, no sabe usar un teléfono inteligente.
    Someone who acts without thinking about the consequences.
    Stop being so primitive; think before you speak.
    Deja de ser tan primitivo, piensa antes de hablar.