Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
priorizar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾjoɾiˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbprioritize
Example
Debemos priorizar las tareas más urgentes.
We should prioritize the most urgent tasks.
More examples
En la vida diaria, conviene priorizar el descanso cuando estás cansado.
In daily life, it's advisable to prioritize rest when you are tired.
Core concept
Stacked tasks with one task at the top receiving extra time and resource bars.
Common phrases
priorizar el trabajo
prioritize work
priorizar el descanso
prioritize rest
priorizar la familia
prioritize family
Similar words
preferir: Chooses one option over others because it is liked or valued more.
dar prioridad a: Assigns preferential attention or resources to a specific person or thing.
Definition in Spanish
Tratar con preferencia una tarea o asunto respecto a otros, asignándole antes tiempo o recursos.
Word origin
The verb comes from prioridad (ultimately from Latin prior 'earlier') plus the Spanish suffix -izar, producing a verb meaning to assign precedence or resources to something.
Usage tips
- To indicate who receives priority, Spanish commonly uses dar prioridad a, while priorizar focuses on ranking or allocating time or resources to tasks.
Related words
- priorizaciónprioritizationnoun
- prioritariopriorityadjective