What is the Spanish word for "prime"?

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

English

prime

Spanish

principal

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Alternative translations of "prime"

primario
óptimo
primo

Examples of how to use "prime" in Spanish

English
He is a prime suspect in the case.
Spanish
Él es el principal sospechoso en el caso.
English
This is the prime time to call her.
Spanish
Este es el momento ideal para llamarla.
English
He bought prime meat for the barbecue.
Spanish
Él compró carne de primera para la barbacoa.
English
Her skills are prime for the job.
Spanish
Sus habilidades son ideales para el trabajo.
English
They visited the prime location downtown yesterday.
Spanish
Visitaron la ubicación principal en el centro ayer.

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