prima

An adjective used to describe something of the highest quality or first in importance, often used in phrases like 'prima donna' or 'prima facie'.

• 🌐صفة تُستخدم لوصف شيء من أعلى جودة أو ذي أهمية قصوى، وتظهر غالبًا في عبارات مثل 'prima donna' و'prima facie'.

1. First or leading B2 formal

   Denoting the most important performer or role, especially in ballet or opera.

   • She was the prima ballerina of the company.
   • He played the prima role in the opera.
   • The prima donna received a standing ovation.

   🌐الأول أو الرائد

   المرادفات: chieffirstforemostheadleadingpremierprimeprincipaltop

   الأضداد: lastminorsecondarysubordinatesupporting

A noun referring to a leading female performer, especially in opera or ballet, often used as a shortened form of 'prima donna'.

• 🌐اسم يُطلق على المؤدية الرئيسية أو الأولى في الأوبرا أو الباليه، وغالبًا ما يُستخدم اختصارًا لعبارة «بريما دونا». ويُطلق أيضًا على الممثلة أو المغنية أو الراقصة الأولى أو النجمة في فرقة فنية.

1. First or leading (in ballet) B2 formal

   A term used in ballet to refer to the principal female dancer, often called 'prima ballerina'.

   • She was the prima ballerina of the company.
   • The prima performed a stunning solo.
   • Every prima must train for years to achieve that level.

   🌐الباليرينا الأولى

   المرادفات: prima ballerina

2. First in rank or importance C1 formal

   Used in various contexts to denote the first or most important element.

   • The prima facie evidence was compelling.
   • In the hierarchy, she held a prima position.
   • The prima donna of the opera received a standing ovation.

   🌐الأول في المرتبة أو الأهمية

   المرادفات: chieffirstheadleadprincipal