First in Spanish

First in Spanish is primero. Primer before a masculine noun: el primer día. In ordinal numbers in spanish, first is primero.

Yes: primero becomes primera with a feminine noun, and primeros and primeras in the plural.

In English, primero means first.

First in Spanish is primero (pree-MEH-roh).

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How do you say first in Spanish?

First in Spanish is primero. Primer before a masculine noun: el primer día. In ordinal numbers in spanish, first is primero.

How do you pronounce primero?

Say it pree-MEH-roh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: MEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Does primero change for feminine and plural?

Yes: primero becomes primera with a feminine noun, and primeros and primeras in the plural.

What does primero mean in English?

In English, primero means first.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.