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primo

firstly, first of all

adverb PREE-moh Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Origin: Latin primo (in the first place)

Usage Note

primo is an informal or colloquial adverb used to introduce the first point in a list, equivalent to 'first of all' or 'for starters'. It is typically followed by deuzio or secundo for 'secondly'. It is more conversational than premièrement and gives a slightly humorous or emphatic tone to speech. It entered French directly from Latin.

Examples

"Primo, il faut finir les devoirs."

Natural Translation

First of all, you need to finish the homework.

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