primeiro

Masculine

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for primeirowith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

How to pronounce “primeiro

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pree-MAY-roo

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/pɾiˈmejɾu/

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What does “primeiro” mean?

Definitions of “primeiro” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

first (masculine singular)Adjective

É o primeiro dia de aula.

It's the first day of class.

O primeiro capítulo é curto.

The first chapter is short.

Whoever arrived first won the prize.