English–Spanish
“primitive” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾimiˈtiβo/
Example
Ese método es primitivo.
That method is primitive.
How to say “primitive” in Spanish
“Primitive” in Spanish is primitivo.
A rough early stone tool.
Example sentences with primitivo
Su comportamiento primitivo sorprendió a todos.
His primitive behavior surprised everyone.
Tips for using primitivo
- Avoid using primitivo for people or whole cultures because it often sounds derogatory; use básico, sencillo, or antiguo for a neutral description.