How to Say "prime importance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “prime importance” is “prioridad” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi prioridad ahora es terminar este proyecto.
My priority now is to finish this project.
La seguridad de los pasajeros tiene la máxima prioridad.
Passenger safety has the highest priority.
Debemos establecer las prioridades antes de empezar a trabajar.
We must establish the priorities before starting to work.
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).
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.
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