Primarily

/praɪˈmɛrɪli/

Spanish Translation

principalmente

Part of Speech

  • adverb

Word Forms

  • primary
  • prime
  • primarily

Etymology

From 'primary' + '-ly'. 'Primary' derives from Latin 'primarius' meaning 'chief, principal'.

De 'primary' + '-ly'. 'Primary' deriva del latín 'primarius' que significa 'jefe, principal'.

Meanings

adverb

For the most part; mainly.

En su mayor parte; principalmente.

The book is primarily about the Second World War.

El libro trata principalmente sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Example Sentences

The company's income comes primarily from software sales.

Los ingresos de la empresa provienen principalmente de la venta de software.

The project is primarily focused on improving education.

El proyecto se centra principalmente en mejorar la educación.

She is primarily a singer, but she also acts.

Ella es principalmente cantante, pero también actúa.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • primarily because
    principalmente porque
  • primarily for
    principalmente para
  • primarily with
    principalmente con

Idioms

Proverbs

Usage Notes

Used to indicate the main or most important aspect of something.

Se utiliza para indicar el aspecto principal o más importante de algo.

Notes for Learners

  • 'Primarily' is an adverb, so it modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

    'Primarily' es un adverbio, por lo que modifica verbos, adjetivos u otros adverbios.

  • Be careful not to confuse it with the adjective 'primary'.

    Tenga cuidado de no confundirlo con el adjetivo 'primary'.

  • Pay attention to the context to understand the specific meaning.

    Presta atención al contexto para comprender el significado específico.

Collocations

  • primarily concerned
    principalmente preocupado
  • primarily responsible
    principalmente responsable
  • primarily due to
    principalmente debido a

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'primary' instead of 'primarily'. 'Primary' is an adjective.

    Usar 'primary' en lugar de 'primarily'. 'Primary' es un adjetivo.

  • Misunderstanding the degree of emphasis. 'Primarily' doesn't mean 'only'.

    Malinterpretar el grado de énfasis. 'Primarily' no significa 'solo'.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'primarily' to emphasize the most important aspect of a statement.

    Usa 'primarily' para enfatizar el aspecto más importante de una declaración.

  • Consider synonyms like 'mainly' or 'chiefly' for variety.

    Considera sinónimos como 'mainly' o 'chiefly' para variar.

  • Avoid using 'primarily' when a more precise word is available.

    Evita usar 'primarily' cuando haya una palabra más precisa disponible.