Prioridades (en. Priorities)

/pɾioɾiˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Aspects or elements that are considered more important or urgent than others.
It is important to establish priorities at work.
Es importante establecer prioridades en el trabajo.
Order of importance given to tasks or decisions.
We need to review our priorities for the project.
Debemos revisar nuestras prioridades para el proyecto.
Aspects that require immediate attention.
The priorities for today include presenting the report.
Las prioridades para hoy incluyen presentar el informe.

Etymology

From the Latin 'prioritas', meaning precedence or preference.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have priorities
Having a set of elements that are considered more important.
tener prioridades
to change priorities
Modifying the order of importance of what is being done.
cambiar prioridades
to define priorities
Establishing which aspects are more relevant in a given situation.
definir prioridades
life priorities
Aspects that a person considers more important in their existence.
prioridades de vida

Related Words

priority
That has priority or is more important than others.
prioritario
to prioritize
To prioritize something over another thing.
priorizar
urgent
That requires immediate attention.
urgente

Slang Meanings

To prioritize the most urgent matters.
When it comes to school, the priorities are always the exams.
Cuando se trata de la escuela, siempre las prioridades son los exámenes.
To put your own interests first.
At this stage of life, my priorities are my career and my well-being.
En esta fase de la vida, mis prioridades son mi carrera y mi bienestar.