Translation of Spanish word "primer" to English
primer
/pɾiˈmeɾ/
Meaning
AdjectivePreceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
How to use
The adjective 'primer' is commonly used to describe the first item in a series or sequence. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to emphasize the importance or significance of the initial item. For example, 'El primer día de clases fue emocionante' (The first day of classes was exciting).
🇬🇧 English
first
Example
El primer día de septiembre de 2013 fue domingo.
The first day of September 2013 was Sunday.
Fui el primer corredor en llegar a la meta y gané la carrera.
I was the first runner to reach the finish line and won the race.
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Common phrases
- el primer ministro— the prime minister
- el primer día de clases— the first day of classes
- el primer lugar— the first place
- el primer año— the first year
- el primer trimestre— the first quarter
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What does the Spanish word "primer" mean?▼
The Spanish word "primer" means "first" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Él es mi primer amigo." (which translates as "The first day of September 2013 was Sunday.").
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