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first of all
[fɜːrst əv ɔːl]
adverbial phrase
em primeiro lugar
1.
used to introduce the first point in a series of points or arguments
First of all, I want to thank everyone for coming.
Em primeiro lugar, quero agradecer a todos por virem.
2.
used to emphasize that something is the most important consideration
First of all, safety is our priority.
Em primeiro lugar, a segurança é nossa prioridade.
Synonyms
firstly
to begin with
in the first place
at first
before anything else
Antonyms
finally
lastly
at last
in the end
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em primeiro lugar
most common and widely understood
São Paulo
em primeiro lugar
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
em primeiro lugar
standard usage
Portugal
em primeiro lugar
standard usage, can also use 'antes de tudo' or 'acima de tudo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
first things first
to start with
in the first instance
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