adj

primo

PREE-moh

Primo (adj) means Informal: top-quality; the best. Example: “That was some primo pizza we had last night.”

adj

Informal: top-quality; the best.

"That was some primo pizza we had last night."

How to use primo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang for excellent or top-of-the-line.

When to use it

Informal / slang — not used in formal writing.

Common pairings

primo quality primo seats

primos plural

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Borrowed from Italian primo, meaning "first."

Origin: Italian

IMO Simo Eskimo geronimo generalissimo

What does “primo” mean?

The word “primo” means informal: top-quality; the best. In plain terms, slang for excellent or top-of-the-line.

How do you pronounce “primo”?

“Primo” is pronounced PREE-moh (/ˈpɹiː.moʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “primo” in a sentence?

Here is “primo” used in a sentence: “That was some primo pizza we had last night.”

What part of speech is “primo”?

“Primo” is an adjective.

Where does the word “primo” come from?

The word “primo” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian primo, meaning "first.".

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