Spanish · Numbers & Time
Primero
First
Beginneradjective
Definition
Coming before all others in time, order or importance.
Example
Fui el primero en llegar.
I was the first to arrive.
Etymology
'Primero' is derived from the Latin 'primarius,' which means 'first' or 'primary.' It has retained its ordinal meaning in contemporary Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Primero' is used in both spoken and written contexts, appropriate in formal and informal registers and applicable across various Spanish-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
It appears in many cultural sayings and narratives emphasizing priority or sequence.