myEtymology.com: Spanish etymology of primero

Etymology of the Spanish word primero

the Spanish word primero

derived from the Medieval Latin word primarius (in the first rank, distinguished)

derived from the Latin word primus (chiefs, nobles; first, foremost, best)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *per

Dutch primus, English primus, French premier, German Primus, Icelandic prímus, Italian primiero, Portuguese primeiro, Provençal primer, Swedish primus