Meaning & use

primo

adjective·Everyday

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Of the very best or highest quality; first-rate.

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They scored primo seats right next to the stage.

This restaurant serves primo Italian food at a fair price.

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An informal word borrowed from Italian/Spanish; keep it out of formal writing, where "excellent" or "premium" fits better.

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