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'.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que se usa para indicar algo de primera calidad o importancia primordial, frecuente en expresiones como 'prima donna' o '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.

   🇪🇸Primera/principal (en ballet u ópera)

   Sinónimos: chieffirstforemostheadleadingpremierprimeprincipaltop

   Antónimos: lastminorsecondarysubordinatesupporting

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

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa a la intérprete principal, especialmente en ópera o ballet, a menudo usado como forma abreviada de 'prima donna'.

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.

   🇪🇸Primera bailarina

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸prima (primera, de mayor importancia)

   Sinónimos: chieffirstheadleadprincipal