Today’s Spanish word of the day is “primero.”
It’s an adjective meaning “first”.
When used before a singular masculine noun, it loses the final o and becomes just “primer”, for example “el primer capítulo” (the first chapter).
The word “primero” comes from the Latin primarius, meaning “first” or “primary”. Some English words from this root include “primary” and “premier”.
Example sentences
Primero debes estudiar para el examen, luego puedes descansar.
First, you should study for the exam, then you can rest.
El primero de mayo es un día festivo en muchos países.
The first of May is a holiday in many countries.
Primero pensó que era una broma, pero luego se dio cuenta de que era algo serio.
At first, he thought it was a joke, but then he realized it was something serious.
Primero, vamos al supermercado y luego al parque.
First, we’ll go to the supermarket, and then to the park.
Para entender el concepto, primero debes conocer los fundamentos de la teoría.
To understand the concept, first you must know the fundamentals of the theory.
