What is the Spanish word for "primitive"?

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

English

primitive

Spanish

primitivo

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Alternative translations of "primitive"

primitiva
primitivo (sustantivo)

Examples of how to use "primitive" in Spanish

English
A primitive tribe lived in the jungle.
Spanish
Una tribu primitiva vivía en la selva.
English
They used primitive tools to build the shelter.
Spanish
Usaban herramientas primitivas para construir el refugio.
English
The museum displayed primitive pottery from long ago.
Spanish
El museo exhibía cerámica primitiva de hace mucho tiempo.
English
Her phone has a primitive battery that dies quickly.
Spanish
Su teléfono tiene una batería primitiva que se agota rápidamente.
English
Children drew primitive shapes in the art class.
Spanish
Los niños dibujaron formas primitivas en la clase de arte.

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