pri·mo
ˈprē-(ˌ)mō 
ˈprī-
ˈprī-
: in the first place
pri·mo
ˈprē-(ˌ)mō
slang
: of the finest quality : excellent
Synonyms of primo
Examples of primo in a Sentence
Adjective
I found a primo parking space right out front.
thanked the volunteers for a really primo job on the parish fund-raiser
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Tyler Estep,
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22 June 2026
Quirky maximalist meets contemporary design touches and a primo Polanco location make this early-aughts hotel worth checking in to for a fun night or two in CDMX.
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2 June 2026
But the biological concerns didn’t seem to have been the primary driver behind abandoning a primo spot on Tuesday night.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Late afternoon is primo—the light hits the façades just right and the relaxed pace feels perfecto.
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14 May 2026
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Adjective
Or at least squeezed in a solid couch nap with baseball/golf/soccer/primo history programming murmuring in the background.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Quirky maximalist meets contemporary design touches and a primo Polanco location make this early-aughts hotel worth checking in to for a fun night or two in CDMX.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
But the biological concerns didn’t seem to have been the primary driver behind abandoning a primo spot on Tuesday night.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Late afternoon is primo—the light hits the façades just right and the relaxed pace feels perfecto.
—
Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for primo
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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primo. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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