Spanish Conversation · Level 76
60 words
Spanish word
primordial
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾimoɾˈðjal/
Meaning
- adjectivefundamental
Example
Un cambio primordial en la política afectará a todos.
A fundamental change in policy will affect everyone.
More examples
La seguridad es primordial cuando viajas con niños.
Safety is essential when you travel with children.
Core concept
First building block.
Common phrases
importancia primordial
fundamental importance
motivo primordial
fundamental reason
tener un papel primordial
play a fundamental role
Similar words
esencial: Core quality absolutely necessary for something's existence or purpose.
fundamental: Foundational element that underpins a system or idea.
básico: Most basic prerequisite or elementary assumption that other parts rely on.
vital: Critically important requirement that is immediately necessary for function or survival.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo básico y necesario para que una situación o proceso exista o funcione.
Word origin
From Latin primordium 'first origin', adopted into Spanish as an adjective that denotes what is basic and necessary for something to exist or work.
Usage tips
- Formal register; in casual speech speakers often prefer esencial, clave, or muy importante instead of primordial.
Other meanings
- essentialadjective
- basicadjective
Opposites
- irrelevanteirrelevantadjective
- prescindiblenonessentialadjective