How to Say ‘Comes first’ in Spain Spanish
Es lo primero
es loh pree-MEH-roh
[es loh pree-MEH-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Lo primero] means "the first thing" or "what comes first." Spanish often uses [lo] like this to turn an idea into a general thing: [lo importante], [lo mejor], [lo difícil].
Phrase Breakdown
Es
[es]
it is
Form of ser used in general statements.
Es normal sentirse cansado a veces.
It is normal to feel tired sometimes.
lo
[loh]
the
Neutral article lo, used to refer to an abstract idea or concept.
Lo importante es descansar bien.
The important thing is to rest well.
primero
[pree-MEH-roh]
first / the first thing
Used to express priority or what comes before everything else.
Para mí, primero va la familia.
For me, family comes first.
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