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main priority

[meɪn praɪˈɒrɪti]
noun phrasepl: main priorities
prioridade principal
1. The most important task, goal, or concern that requires immediate attention or resources
Our main priority is to ensure customer satisfaction.
Nossa prioridade principal é garantir a satisfação do cliente.
2. The foremost objective in a list of goals or responsibilities
Reducing costs is the main priority for this quarter.
Reduzir custos é a prioridade principal para este trimestre.
Synonyms
top priorityprimary concernchief objectivemain goalfirst priorityparamount concern
Antonyms
secondary priorityminor concernlow priorityinsignificant matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prioridade principal
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
prioridade máxima
Alternative, emphasizing urgency
Portugal
prioridade principal
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
prioridade máxima
Alternative emphasizing importance

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something at the top of the agenda
make something a priority
get one's priorities straight
have something as a top concern
prioritize something
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