ante todo

above all

first of all

ante todo(ahn-teh toh-doh)

phrase

1. (general)

a. above all

Ante todo no entren en la zona de obras sin un casco.

Above all don't enter the area where the work is being done without a helmet.

b. first of all

Ante todo quisiera asegurarles que cuentan con mi más incondicional apoyo.

First of all I wanted to assure you that I support you unconditionally.

c. the main thing

Ante todo no debemos decir nada que pudiera comprometernos.

The main thing is for us not to say anything that might compromise us.

d. first and foremost

Somos ante todo un bufete de abogados, aunque nos ocupamos también de asuntos fiscales.

We're first and foremost a legal practice, although we also deal with tax matters.