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primary
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i]
adjective
primário
1.
First in order of importance; main or principal
The primary goal of the project is to reduce costs.
O objetivo primário do projeto é reduzir custos.
2.
Of or relating to the first stage of education
She teaches at a primary school.
Ela ensina em uma escola primária.
3.
Original; fundamental; basic
Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow.
As cores primárias são vermelho, azul e amarelo.
4.
Of or relating to the first geological period
Primary rocks formed from magma.
Rochas primárias formaram-se a partir de magma.
Synonyms
principal
main
fundamental
basic
first
Antonyms
secondary
subordinate
minor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
primário
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
primário
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
primário
No significant regional variation
Portugal
primário
Standard usage; also 'ensino primário' for primary education
Related Idioms & Phrases
primary care - cuidados primários
primary source - fonte primária
primary election - eleição primária
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