primeiro — meaning in English
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English meaning
- before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
- first adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
- former adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
- maiden adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
- premier adjective Ranked first in importance, quality, or status.
- prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
Senses
primeiro is used for these senses in English:
- before (chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
- first Of or belonging to a first family.
- first Before anything else; firstly.
- first (uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.
- former First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
- premier Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
- prime First in importance, degree, or rank.
- prime First in time, order, or sequence.
before — full definition
- preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
- preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
- adverb At an earlier time; previously.
- conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.
first — full definition
- adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
- adv Before anything else; ahead of other things.
- noun Something that has never happened before.
- noun The lowest gear of a vehicle.