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'.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das etwas von höchster Qualität oder erster Wichtigkeit bezeichnet; es wird oft in Wendungen wie 'Prima donna' oder 'Prima facie' verwendet.

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.

   🇩🇪Erster oder führend

   Synonyme: chieffirstforemostheadleadingpremierprimeprincipaltop

   Antonyme: lastminorsecondarysubordinatesupporting

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

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die führende Darstellerin bezeichnet, besonders in Oper oder Ballett; häufig als Kurzform von 'Primadonna' verwendet.

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.

   🇩🇪Prima

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Erster im Rang oder von Bedeutung

   Synonyme: chieffirstheadleadprincipal