adj
Uncommon
prima
PREE-muh
Prima (adj) means Foremost or most important, typically used before a title (as in "prima donna" or "prima ballerina"). Example: “She trained for years to become a prima ballerina.”
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Foremost or most important, typically used before a title (as in "prima donna" or "prima ballerina").
"She trained for years to become a prima ballerina."
How to use prima
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed before words like "donna" or "ballerina" to mean the leading or top performer.
Common pairings
prima donna
prima ballerina
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Etymology
From Italian prima, "first," from Latin prīma.
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What does “prima” mean?
The word “prima” means foremost or most important, typically used before a title (as in "prima donna" or "prima ballerina"). In plain terms, used before words like "donna" or "ballerina" to mean the leading or top performer.
How do you pronounce “prima”?
“Prima” is pronounced PREE-muh (/ˈpɹiː.mə/ in IPA).
How do you use “prima” in a sentence?
Here is “prima” used in a sentence: “She trained for years to become a prima ballerina.”
What part of speech is “prima”?
“Prima” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prima” come from?
The word “prima” comes from Latin. From Italian prima, "first," from Latin prīma.
Is “prima” a common word?
“Prima” is an uncommon word in modern English.
