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paramount in Portuguese

paramount in Portuguese is sumo, supremo, vital — paramount means supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.

paramount in Portuguese

sumo
adj
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
supremo
adj
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
vital
adj
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
primordial
adj
Of the highest importance.

What does "paramount" mean?

  1. adj Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
    "Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery."
  2. noun A supreme ruler or chief, especially one with the highest authority in a region.
    "The paramount met with tribal elders to settle the dispute."
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paramount in a sentence

  • Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery.
  • The judge ruled that the child's welfare was of paramount concern.
  • The paramount met with tribal elders to settle the dispute.

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What is "paramount" in Portuguese?

"paramount" in Portuguese is sumo, supremo, vital. paramount means: Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.

How do you use "paramount" in a sentence?

Example: "Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery." In Portuguese, "paramount" is sumo, supremo, vital.

Are there other ways to say "paramount" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "paramount": sumo, supremo, vital, primordial.

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