Italian · Numbers & Time
primo
first
Beginneradjective · m
Definition
Ordinal number indicating the initial position in a sequence.
Example
È il primo giorno di scuola.
It is the first day of school.
Etymology
The adjective 'primo' derives from the Latin 'primus', which has undergone phonetic adaptation that aligns with the rules of Italian phonology while keeping its ordinal essence.
How & Where It’s Used
'Primo' can be used in both spoken and written forms in informal and formal contexts, applicable throughout Italy in various scenarios such as ranking or listing.