prioridad
“prioridad” means “priority” in Spanish (The state of being more important or urgent).
priority, precedence
Also: prime importance
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: prioridad
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Which sentence correctly uses 'prioridad' when discussing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *prior*, which meant 'earlier' or 'former'. The meaning evolved in Spanish to refer to the thing that is handled first because it is most important.
First recorded: 15th century
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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).