What does primera in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word primera in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use primera in Spanish.

The word primera in Spanish means first, first gear, first, first, main, primary, first, original, the first, first, the best in, the first to do, the first in , the leader in, at the first sign of trouble, at the first opportunity, first thing, at first sight, first preferred stock, first preferred stock, love at first sight, pass on the first try, pass at the first attempt, basic necessity, first class care, basic consumer goods, as if for the first time, as if it were the first time, first-class, top-quality, excellent, first class, finest, first off, first of all, firstly, first-hand, firsthand, first-hand, firsthand, staple, basic, basic, essential, barf, puke, hurl, in the front row, firstly, trial court, in person, judge of first instance, first instance judge, court of first instance, for the first time, leading actor, lead dancer, principal dancer, first dancer, prime minister, first base, first base, first base, First Lady, front row, early childhood, first instance, throws of youth, on the seafront, on the beachfront, first mandate, first page, front page, first home, there's always a first time, throw the first stone, cast the first stone, court of first instance. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word primera

first

adjetivo (no se ha hecho antes)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Es la primera vez que vengo aquí.

This is the first time I come here.

first gear, first

nombre femenino (marcha de coche)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Arranca, pon primera y sal del aparcamiento.

Start the car, put it in first gear and get out of the parking lot.

first

adjetivo (que precede a los otros)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

El bebé acaba de dar sus primeros pasos. El documento era tan antiguo que ya no era posible leer las dos primeras palabras.

The baby just took his first steps.

main, primary

adjetivo (de mayor importancia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Uno de los primeros objetivos es acabar con la pobreza.

One of the main objectives is to end poverty.

first

adjetivo (que es superior)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Esa niña está en el primer lugar de su clase.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Following their win, the team is now top of the league.

original

adjetivo (original, anterior)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Después del accidente, los mecánicos devolvieron mi auto a su estado primero.

Following the accident, the mechanics gave me my car back in its original state.

the first

locución nominal con flexión de género (que hace algo antes que otros)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El primero que llegó a la fiesta fue Carlos. —¿Ya vinieron a visitarte los demás? —No, tú eres la primera.

The first person to get to the party was Carlos. "Have the others been to visit you?" "No. You're the first."

first

adverbio (en primer lugar)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Primero limpia tu cuarto y después ya hablaremos.

First clean your room and then we will talk.

the best in

locución nominal con flexión de género (el mejor, la mejor)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

El pequeño Tomás es el primero de la clase.

Little Tom is the best in the class.

the first to do

locución nominal con flexión de género (pionero en hacer algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El primero en conquistar el Everest fue Edmund Hillary.

Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to conquer Everest.

the first in , the leader in

locución nominal con flexión de género (en lista, en clasificación)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Nuestra emisora es la primera en audiencia. Como mi apellido comienza por «a», siempre soy el primero en las listas.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. She's always been at the top of the class register because her name begins with "a".

at the first sign of trouble

locución preposicional (de forma inmediata)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Juan es muy impulsivo, a la primera de cambio se va sin avisar.

at the first opportunity

expresión (en cuanto pueda)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

first thing

locución adverbial (temprano)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

El jefe nos dijo que los reportes deben estar listos el lunes a primera hora.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Be ready to run tomorrow at first light.

at first sight

locución adverbial (nada más verlo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

A primera vista, uno podría pensar que Andrés es una persona amigable.

At first sight, one might think that Andres is a friendly person.

first preferred stock

(fin: ventaja sobre preferente y común)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

first preferred stock

locución nominal femenina plural (fin: ventaja sobre preferentes y comunes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

love at first sight

(flechazo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cuando la conocí fue amor a primera vista.

When I met her it was love at first sight.

pass on the first try, pass at the first attempt

locución verbal (en el primer intento)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Lucas es muy inteligente y aprobó el examen a la primera.

basic necessity

locución nominal masculina (imprescindible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Un artículo de primera necesidad no paga impuestos.

Basic necessities are not charged taxes.

first class care

(coloquial (buena atención)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La empresa brinda atención de primera a todos sus clientes.

The company offers first class care to all its customers.

basic consumer goods

locución nominal masculina plural (econ: bienes básicos)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

El Estado debe proveer bienes de consumo de primera necesidad.

as if for the first time, as if it were the first time

expresión (con entusiasmo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Disfrutaron como si fuera la primera vez que iban a la playa.

We partied as if for the first time going to the beach.

first-class, top-quality, excellent

locución adjetiva (coloquial (sobresaliente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Es un tejido de primera, verás como te da buen resultado.

It is first-class fabric; you will see how well it works.

first class

locución adjetiva (de la mejor calidad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La tienda vende ropa de primera calidad.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. That's a first class car.

finest

locución adjetiva (de categoría superior)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

first off, first of all, firstly

locución adverbial (en primer lugar)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

De primera entrada hablemos del salario.

first-hand, firsthand

locución adverbial (de fuente directa, acudiendo a la fuente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Te aseguro que fue así: lo supe de primera mano. Te invitamos a la próxima reunión de nuestra asociación para que conozcas nuestra misión de primera mano.

I assure you it was so: I found out about it first-hand. We will invite you to our association's next meeting so that you can learn about our mission first-hand.

first-hand, firsthand

locución adjetiva (que procede directamente de la fuente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Nuestras lectoras merecen contar con información de primera mano. Publicaremos testimonios de primera mano.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The police carry out undercover operations to get insider information.

staple, basic

locución adjetiva (economía, compra)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La leche es un alimento de primera necesidad.

basic, essential

locución adjetiva (básico, necesario)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La salud es un derecho de primera necesidad.

barf, puke, hurl

locución verbal (ES, coloq (vomitar) (colloquial)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Está borracho, pronto echará la primera papilla.

in the front row

locución adverbial (delante de todos)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Julia no se quería perder ni un detalle y por eso se sentó en primera fila.

Julia didn't want to miss a thing so she sat in the front row.

firstly

locución adverbial (para comenzar)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

En primera instancia, debemos averiguar quiénes estaban presentes.

Firstly, we should find out who was present.

trial court

locución adverbial (en primer tribunal) (legal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ese litigio no se va a resolver en primera instancia; es probable que termine en la Suprema Corte.

That litigation will not be resolved in trial court; it is likely it will end up in the Supreme Court.

in person

locución adverbial (discurso: emisor)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Preferí hablar en primera persona por temor a que alguien se ofendiera.

I preferred to speak with them in person for fear of offending somebody.

judge of first instance, first instance judge

locución nominal con flexión de género (juez de primer nivel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La jueza de primera instancia falló a favor del demandante.

court of first instance

(Derecho: de primer nivel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La defensa apelará el fallo del juzgado de primera instancia.

for the first time

locución adverbial (la primera ocasión)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Por vez primera, el país tendrá una presidente mujer.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. This is the actor's debut performance.

leading actor

locución nominal con flexión de género (con gran trayectoria)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Carlos es un primer actor fenomenal.

Carlos is a fantastic leading actor.

lead dancer, principal dancer, first dancer

locución nominal con flexión de género (principal en ballet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Rudolf Nureyev fue primer bailarín del Ballet Kirov.

Rudolf Nureyev was the lead dancer of the Kirov ballet.

prime minister

locución nominal con flexión de género (jefe de gobierno)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El primer ministro convocó una reunión urgente.

The prime minister called an urgent meeting.

first base

locución nominal femenina (campo de béisbol: punta) (baseball)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El bateador alcanzó la primera base.

first base

locución nominal común en cuanto al género (béisbol: posición) (baseball)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El primera base debe recoger la pelota con el pie sobre la almohadilla.

first base

locución nominal femenina (figurado, coloquial (besar en la boca) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

¿Has llegado ya con él a la primera base?

First Lady

nombre femenino (presidente: esposa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El presidente cenó con la primera dama y sus hijos.

The President dined with the First Lady and their children.

front row

locución nominal femenina (fila delantera)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Los espectadores de la primera fila pueden ver cada detalle de la presentación.

The audience in the front row can see every detail of the presentation.

early childhood

(primeros años de infancia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Tomás tuvo una primera infancia tranquila.

Tomas had a smooth early childhood.

first instance

(tipo de juzgado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Como hay pruebas suficientes, el caso ya llegó a primera instancia y se espera que haya un fallo en las próximas semanas.

Since the evidence is sufficient, the case has been taken up by the first instance and we expect a verdict in the coming weeks.

throws of youth

(primeros años de juventud)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

on the seafront, on the beachfront

locución nominal femenina (frente a la playa)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

La familia descansaba en la primera línea de playa.

The family relaxed on the seafront.

first mandate

nombre femenino (AmL (presidencia del país)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El presidente llevó a cabo las reformas durante su primera magistratura.

first page

locución nominal femenina (periódico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La noticia de la renuncia del presidente estaba en la primera página.

front page

nombre femenino (periódico: portada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La noticia salió en la primera plana de todos los periódicos.

The story appeared on the front page of all the newspapers.

first home

(vivienda principal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

there's always a first time

expresión (todo tiene su primera ocasión)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

throw the first stone, cast the first stone

locución verbal (coloquial (atacar primero)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

court of first instance

(Derecho: órgano jurisdiccional)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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