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first off(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. primero
First off, what makes them think they have a right to take over our city?Primero, ¿qué les hace creer que tienen el derecho de apoderarse de nuestra ciudad?
b. en primer lugar
Why don't I thank you for the cake? First off, I told you that I hate cake.¿Por qué no te doy las gracias por el pastel? En primer lugar, te dije que odio el pastel.
c. primeramente
First off, I was here first, and secondly, who let you in here?Primeramente, yo llegué primero, y en segundo lugar, ¿quién te dejó pasar?
d. para empezar
First off, he walked right up to the microphone and started singing a mariachi song.Para empezar, se acercó al micrófono y comenzó a cantar una canción de mariachi.
e. antes que nada
First off, I have to give thanks to my mother for making this whole event possible.Antes que nada, tengo que agradecerle a mi madre por hacer posible este evento.
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