prioridad
pree-oh-ree-DAHD
/pɾjo.ɾiˈðað/
📝 In Action
Mi prioridad ahora es terminar este proyecto.
A2My priority now is to finish this project.
La seguridad de los pasajeros tiene la máxima prioridad.
B1Passenger safety has the highest priority.
Debemos establecer las prioridades antes de empezar a trabajar.
B2We must establish the priorities before starting to work.
Le dio prioridad a la llamada urgente sobre el correo electrónico.
B2He gave priority to the urgent call over the email.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Ending in -dad
Words that end in '-dad' (like 'ciudad', 'libertad', 'prioridad') are always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with them.
Using the Preposition 'A'
When you 'give priority' to something, you need the preposition 'a': 'dar prioridad a algo' (to give priority to something).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronouncing the Final 'D'
Mistake: “Pronouncing the final 'd' like a hard English 'd' (as in 'dog').”
Correction: In Spanish, the final 'd' in words like 'prioridad' is very soft, almost like the 'th' in the English word 'the'. Practice softening that sound.
⭐ Usage Tips
Making it Plural
To talk about multiple things you need to do, add '-es' to the end: 'las prioridades' (the priorities).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: prioridad
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'prioridad' when discussing action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prioridad' masculine or feminine?
'Prioridad' is always feminine. This is a good rule for most Spanish nouns ending in '-dad' (like 'verdad' and 'amistad').
How do I say 'high priority'?
You can use 'alta prioridad' or 'máxima prioridad'. For example: 'Esto es de alta prioridad para la empresa' (This is high priority for the company).