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primeras

pree-MEH-rahspɾiˈmeɾas

first, earliest

Also: initial
An illustration showing two brightly colored butterflies flying side-by-side, clearly leading a third butterfly in a simple race toward a large, vibrant flower which serves as the finish line.

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Las primeras flores de primavera son hermosas.

A1

The first flowers of spring are beautiful.

Siempre leo las primeras páginas dos veces.

A2

I always read the first pages twice.

Tuvimos unas primeras impresiones excelentes de la ciudad.

B1

We had some excellent first impressions of the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • iniciales (initial)
  • preliminares (preliminary)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • las primeras horas – the first hours
  • las primeras veces – the first times

the first ones

Also: early stages
NounfB1
Spain
A row of ten identical red strawberries displayed on a green surface. The first three strawberries in the line are highlighted with a visible golden glow, setting them apart as 'the first ones'.

📝 In Action

De todas las candidatas, las primeras eran las más calificadas.

B2

Of all the candidates, the first ones were the most qualified.

Llegó a primeras de la tarde y se fue enseguida.

B1

She arrived in the early afternoon and left immediately.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • a primeras de cambio – at the first opportunity/straight away
  • a primeras de la mañana – in the early morning

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "primeras" in Spanish:

earliest→early stages→initial→

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Which sentence correctly uses 'primeras'?

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Comes from the Latin word *primarius*, meaning 'of the first rank.' It is closely related to the number one (*uno*).

First recorded: Old Spanish texts (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: primeirasItalian: prime

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I use 'primeras' instead of 'primero'?

You use 'primeras' when you are describing a noun that is both feminine (like 'casa' or 'horas') and plural (more than one). If the noun is masculine (like 'días') or singular ('semana'), you would use a different form.

Is 'primeras' a number?

Yes, it is an ordinal number, meaning it tells the order or rank (first, second, third), not a quantity (one, two, three). It specifies which item in a sequence.