What is the Spanish word for "first"?

Learn how to say "first" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

first

Spanish

primera

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Alternative translations of "first"

primero
primer

Examples of how to use "first" in Spanish

English
This is my first time visiting Paris.
Spanish
Esta es la primera vez que visito París.
English
She won first place in the race.
Spanish
Ella ganó el primer lugar en la carrera.
English
He is the first person to arrive.
Spanish
Él es la primera persona en llegar.
English
Read the first chapter for homework.
Spanish
Lee el primer capítulo para la tarea.
English
Safety comes first in this lab.
Spanish
La seguridad es lo primero en este laboratorio.

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