vs
QUICK ANSWER
"First of all" is a phrase which is often translated as "en primer lugar", and "first" is an adjective which is often translated as "primero". Learn more about the difference between "first of all" and "first" below.
first of all(
fuhrst
uhv
al
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en primer lugar
I have a few suggestions for you. First of all, make sure you have a solid thesis before you try to write a paper.Tengo algunas sugerencias para ti. En primer lugar, asegúrate de que tu tesis es sólida antes de empezar a componer tu ensayo.
b. ante todo
First of all, you should know that just because you're rich doesn't mean you'll be happy.Ante todo, debes saber que ser rico no singifica que serás feliz.
first(
fuhrst
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. primero
The first time I ever had guacamole was in Guadalajara.La primera vez que probé el guacamole fue en Guadalajara.
b. primer (before noun)
The first chapter of the novel was the best.El primer capítulo de la novela fue el mejor.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. primero
First, I would like to thank the organizers for inviting me.Primero me gustaría agradecer a los organizadores por haberme invitado.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (in dates)
a. el primero (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The first of April is a day for pranks and jokes of all kinds.El primero de abril es un día para bromas y chistes de todo tipo.
6. (car gear)
a. la primera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We had to go up the slope in first.Tuvimos que subir la cuesta en primera.
