Prioridad (en. Priority)

/pɾioɾiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of being more important than others.
The priority of safety is fundamental in construction.
La prioridad de la seguridad es fundamental en la construcción.
Order of attention or importance given to someone or something.
In this project, the priority is the well-being of the workers.
En este proyecto, la prioridad es el bienestar de los trabajadores.
Preference given to something over other options.
We must establish priorities in our to-do list.
Debemos establecer prioridades en nuestra lista de tareas.

Etymology

From Latin 'prioritas', which means 'anteriority', derived from 'prior', which means 'anterior'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give priority
To assign greater importance to something.
dar prioridad
to have priority
To be considered as more important.
tener prioridad
priority of life
The most important aspects to take care of in life.
prioridad de la vida

Related Words

to prioritize
Action of giving priority to something.
priorizar
priority
That has priority.
prioritario

Slang Meanings

Wait time for something urgent.
I need to be given priority in the bank line.
Necesito que me den prioridad en la fila del banco.
Something that must be done first.
My priority now is to finish this report.
Mi prioridad ahora es terminar este informe.