Prioritario (en. Priority)

/pɾioɾitaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Considered more important or needing to be addressed before others.
The treatment of serious diseases is a priority matter.
El tratamiento de enfermedades graves es un asunto prioritario.
Given preference in the order of attention or execution.
Infrastructure works in the affected areas will be a priority.
Las obras de infraestructura en las zonas afectadas serán prioritarias.
That must be resolved or addressed without delay.
Attention to the public has a priority character in this organization.
La atención al público tiene un carácter prioritario en esta organización.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'prioritariam', which means 'the first,' associated with 'prior.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

priority attention
Service provided with greater urgency to certain people or situations.
atención prioritaria
priority act
Action considered more important and executed before others.
acto prioritario
priority issue
Matter that requires immediate attention or is of great relevance.
tema prioritario

Related Words

priority
Condition of being more important than something else.
prioridad
preference
Inclination to choose one option over another.
preferencia
urgency
Need to address something promptly.
urgencia

Slang Meanings

Something that needs to be done first in an informal context.
Tomorrow I have an exam, so studying is my priority.
Mañana tengo un examen, así que estudiar es mi cosa prioritaria.
A matter that cannot be postponed.
The party became a priority, forget about the rest.
La fiesta se volvió una prioridad, olvídate de lo demás.