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primo

[ˈpriːməʊ]

primo Definition

  • 1the best or most important person or thing in a particular group or area
  • 2first-rate, excellent

Using primo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "primo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's the primo candidate for the job.

  • Example

    This is a primo example of modern architecture.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves primo Italian cuisine.

  • Example

    She has a primo collection of vintage records.

primo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for primo

Antonyms for primo

Phrases with primo

  • a Latin phrase meaning 'first among equals', used to describe someone who is nominally equal to the other members of a group but who is accorded unofficial respect or authority

    Example

    As the senior partner, he was considered primo inter pares among the lawyers at the firm.

  • primo uomo

    an operatic term for the leading male singer in an opera company

    Example

    The role of primo uomo in this production will be played by a world-renowned tenor.

  • primo ballerino

    an Italian term for the leading male dancer in a ballet company

    Example

    The role of primo ballerino in this performance will be danced by a principal dancer from the Royal Ballet.

Origins of primo

from Italian 'primo', meaning 'first'

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Summary: primo in Brief

The term 'primo' [ˈpriːməʊ] refers to the best or most important person or thing in a particular group or area. It is often used to describe something as first-rate or excellent, as in 'This is a primo example of modern architecture.' 'Primo' also appears in phrases like 'primo inter pares,' meaning 'first among equals,' and 'primo uomo,' referring to the leading male singer in an opera company.