primerísimo
/pɾimeɾisimo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "very first" is primerísimo.
This phrase is used to emphasize that something is the absolute first in a sequence or order.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by adding the superlative suffix -ísimo to the word primero (first).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use primerísima for feminine singular nouns, primerísimos for masculine plural nouns and primerísimas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾimeɾisimo/
Did you know?
- The superlative form primerísimo can sometimes feel redundant or even slightly humorous to a native speaker because, logically, there can only be one 'first' in a sequence.
- While primerísimo follows the standard rules for superlatives, it is often used in Spanish to express a sense of high quality or prestige rather than just chronological order.
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase de primerísima mano to describe information that is not just first-hand, but comes directly from the absolute source without any filter.
Examples in context
- Es mi primerísimo recuerdo de la infancia.It is my very first memory of childhood.
- Fue el primerísimo capítulo de la serie.It was the very first chapter of the series.
- Este es el primerísimo modelo que fabricaron.This is the very first model they manufactured.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about a new book series.
- MateoYa leí el primerísimo libro de la saga.I already read the very first book of the saga.
- Sofía¿Te gustó la historia, Mateo?Did you like the story, Mateo?
- MateoSí, fue increíble.Yes, it was incredible.
- SofíaEntonces yo compraré el segundo ahora.Then I will buy the second one now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
