primeval

[/praɪˈmiːvəl/]

adjective

primevo

1. of or belonging to the first age of the world; ancient; primitive

The primeval forest had never been touched by human civilization.

A floresta primeva nunca havia sido tocada pela civilização humana.

2. existing in or persisting from the earliest times; original

Primeval instincts still drive human behavior in certain situations.

Os instintos primevos ainda impulsionam o comportamento humano em certas situações.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

primevo

most common translation

Portugal

primevo

standard usage

General Brazilian

primitivo

alternative translation emphasizing primitive nature

primeval forest

primeval age

primeval instinct

primeval man

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