Dios primero
/djos pɾimeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "God first" is translated into Spanish as Dios primero.
Dios primero is used to express that God is the most important priority in a person's life. It functions both as a personal statement of priority and as a common interjection to express hope or trust in divine providence when facing an uncertain situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where Dios means "God" and primero means "first".
Which one should you use?
Dios en primer lugar and Dios antes que todo are also used to say "God first". Additionally, Dios siempre primero is used to mean "God always first".
Did you know?
- The word Dios is actually a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'sky', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'heavenly brightness'.
- In some Spanish-speaking communities, Dios primero is used as a protective mantra to humble a person's own plans before they launch a new business or project.
Examples in context
- En mi vida, siempre pongo a Dios en primer lugar.In my life, I always put God first.
- Cuando tomo decisiones, lo primero que considero es a Dios.When making decisions, the first thing I consider is God.
- Dios en primerísimo lugar significa que le rindo tributo en todo momento.God in the topmost position means I pay tribute to Him at all times.
- Debemos confiar en Él y poner a Dios primero.We must trust Him and put God first.
- Si tienes dudas, recuerda: Dios primero.If you have doubts, remember: God first.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their difficult week at work.
- Javier¿Cómo vas a manejar tanto estrés, María?How are you going to handle so much stress, María?
- MaríaManteniendo la calma y con Dios primero.By staying calm and with God first.
- JavierTienes mucha fe, eso es bueno para ti.You have much faith, that is good for you.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, Él es mi guía.Thanks, Javier, He is my guide.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dios, Dios primero, dios, primero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
