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First in Spanish

First in Spanish is primero

Example Sentences

  • El primero no fue el mejor.
    The first was not the best. Source
  • Parece que usted es el primero aquí.
    It seems as if you are the first one here. Source
  • Las damas primero.
    Ladies first. Source
  • Primero, no tengo nada de dinero. Segundo, no tengo tiempo.
    First, I don't have any money. Second, I don't have the time. Source
  • Felicitaciones por salir primero en la competencia.
    Congratulations on coming first in the competition. Source

More Examples of First in Spanish

  • Yo seré tu primer paciente.
    I'll be your first patient. Source
  • Está en el primer piso de aquel edificio.
    It's on the first floor of that building. Source
  • Dudar de sí mismo es la primera señal de inteligencia.
    To have doubts about oneself is the first sign of intelligence. Source
  • Hoy es el primer y último día para mí.
    Today is the first and the last day for me. Source
  • Todavía me acuerdo de la primera vez.
    I still remember the first time. Source
  • No es la primera vez y no será la última.
    It isn't the first time and it won't be the last. Source
  • Es la primera vez que sirvo un vaso de este trago.
    This is the first time I've ever poured a glass of this drink. Source
  • La conocí en Londres.
    I met her in London for the first time. Source
  • Es la primera vez que miento a mi padre y estoy avergonzado de mí mismo.
    This is the first time I've ever lied to my father and I am ashamed of myself. Source
  • La primera lluvia fuerte que caiga se lo llevará.
    The first good rain storm will wash it away. Source
  • Pensé que era amor a primera vista.
    I thought it was love at first. Source
  • Debo tomar el primer tren.
    I must catch the first train. Source
  • Quizás deberíamos hablar de esto en primer lugar.
    Maybe we should talk about this first. Source
  • Hasta donde yo sé, no hubo problemas durante el primer semestre.
    As far as I know, there were no problems during the first semester. Source

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