🇪🇸 How to say

“first” in Spanish

primero
Illustration of "first" in a Spanish cultural setting
A child proudly holds up their blue ribbon after winning a race, with the number 1 clearly visible on their chest as they stand on the podium.

Usage note

Used for both numerical order and sequence, 'primero' changes to 'primer' before masculine singular nouns, like 'primer día' (first day).

Examples

  • Llegué primero a la clase.

    I arrived first to class.

  • Mi hermana es la primera en la fila.

    My sister is first in line.

  • Primero, vamos a desayunar.

    First, we are going to have breakfast.

Quick check

What does "primero" mean?

  • A. first
  • B. next
  • C. able
  • D. different

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