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Definition of prima - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
importanceRare most important or leading in a groupRare
- She played the prima role in the ballet.
2.
qualityRare of the highest quality or valueRare
- The restaurant is known for its prima ingredients.
Expressions with prima
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self-important and demanding person
He acted like a prima donna during the meeting.
based on first impression; apparent without deeper analysis
His prima facie innocence was later questioned.
evidence sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
The document served as prima facie evidence of ownership.
act like a diva or prima donna
She tends to be prima donnaish when things don't go her way.
demanding special treatment
He was acting prima donnaish, expecting everyone to cater to his needs.
legal situation with enough evidence to go to trial
The judge found a prima facie case against the defendant.
evidence sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
The document served as prima facie proof of ownership.
painted in one session, typically wet-on-wet without letting earlier layers dry
The artist's alla prima technique gave the painting a fresh, immediate look.
lead female dancer in a ballet company
The prima ballerina received a standing ovation for her performance.
Origin of prima
Latin, primus (first)
Terms with prima included in their meaning
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behavior
act like a diva or prima donna
Examples of prima in a sentence
The prima objective is to complete the project on time. Their wine selection is absolutely prima. She wore a dress made of prima fabric.
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- French:principal, excellent, ...
- German:hauptsächlich, erstklassig, ...
- Italian:principale, eccellente, ...
- Spanish:principal, excelente, ...
- Portuguese:principal, excelente, ...
- Chinese:首要的, 顶级的, ...
- Japanese:主役の, 最高の, ...
- Arabic:رَئِيسِيّ, فَاخِر, ...
- Hebrew:רָאשִׁי, מְשֻׁבָּח, ...
- Russian:главный, высшего качества, ...
- Ukrainian:провідний, першокласний, ...
- Hindi:मुख्य, उत्तम, ...
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