0 something that is very important and that must be dealt with before other things -- prioridad
1 to consider that something is more important than other things and deal with it first -- dar prioridad a algo
Banks normally give priority to large businesses.
2 to be more important than other things and to be dealt with first -- ser más importante (que algo)
3 an important thing that must be dealt with first -- prioridad [ feminine, singular ]
Looking after my children is my number one priority. Cuidar de mis hijos es mi prioridad número uno.
The city gives single parent families priority for housing. La ciudad da prioridad a las familias monoparentales para darles vivienda.
We give priority to the sickest patients. Damos prioridad a los pacientes más enfermos.
Unfortunately they have discovered a new priority during recent times.
The attainment of the millennium objectives for developing countries is a priority.
The protection of airspace and of flight passengers must be given absolute priority.
I am glad we get a chance to reflect on it and to look at the priorities.
Accessibility and quality, rather than making a profit, should always remain the foremost priorities.
We clearly need to make very substantive progress on our top priorities in this semester.
