prime

• Describe algo de la mejor calidad posible o lo más importante, o que ocurre antes o es primero en orden.

Describes something of the best possible quality or the most important.

1. Best or most importantB1formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

   principal, de primera importancia

   • This is a prime example of modern architecture.
   • She is in her prime years as an athlete.
   • The prime objective is to ensure safety.

   Sinónimosbestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   Antónimosinferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or orderB2formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   primero, primer

   • The prime cause of the accident was human error.
   • Prime numbers are divisible only by one and themselves.
   • The prime suspect was arrested last night.

   Sinónimosfirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   Antónimosfinallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent conditionB1informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

   En plena forma / en excelente estado

   • The car is in prime condition despite its age.
   • He keeps his tools in prime shape.
   • The fruit is at its prime ripeness.

   Sinónimoschoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   Antónimosbadinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• Sustantivo que designa la mejor, más excelente o más importante parte o etapa de algo, como el período de mayor fuerza, vigor o éxito en la vida de una persona o en el desarrollo de algo.

A noun referring to the best, most excellent, or most important part or stage of something, such as the period of greatest strength or success.

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1. Best or most important periodB2formal

   The period in life when someone or something is at its best or most successful.

   apogeo, plenitud, cénit

   • He was a great athlete in his prime.
   • The company is now in its prime, with record profits.
   • She retired at the prime of her career.

   Sinónimosacmeapexbloomflowergolden ageheightheydaypeakpinnaclezenith

   Antónimosdeclinedownturnnadirworst

2. Prime numberB1formalscientific

   A number that is divisible only by itself and 1 (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11).

   Número primo

   • Seven is a prime number because it has no divisors other than 1 and itself.
   • The teacher asked the students to list all primes under 20.
   • Prime numbers are fundamental in number theory.

   Antónimoscomposite

3. Symbol for minutes or feetC1formalscientific

   A symbol (′) used to denote minutes of arc or feet in measurement.

   prima (símbolo de minutos o pies)

   • The angle was measured as 30 degrees 15 prime.
   • The building is 50 prime tall, meaning 50 feet.
   • In coordinates, the prime symbol indicates minutes.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de preparar algo para su uso o funcionamiento, o de ponerlo en estado de disposición o listo para actuar.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing something for use or action, or making something ready.

1. Prepare for useB2formal

   To prepare something for use or operation, especially by making it ready for a specific function.

   Preparar para su uso

   • The technician primed the engine before starting it.
   • She primed the canvas with a layer of white paint.
   • You need to prime the pump before it can draw water.

   Sinónimosbriefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   Antónimosdeactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

   To give someone information or training in advance to prepare them for a situation.

   Preparar a alguien

   • The coach primed the team for the championship game.
   • He was primed with all the facts before the interview.
   • The teacher primed the students for the difficult exam.

   Sinónimosalertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   cebar (un explosivo)

   • The soldier primed the grenade before throwing it.
   • They primed the explosives to demolish the building.
   • The bomb was primed and ready to detonate.

   Sinónimosarmchargeloadprepareset