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My mom is actually a former prima ballerina, and all the women in my family are associated either with dance or choreography or acting, so I'm very lucky in a way because I grew up in a family of artists. I've been dancing since I was a little kid.
Ksenia Solo

Meaning of "prima ballerina" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRIMA BALLERINA

From Italian, literally: first ballerina.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PRIMA BALLERINA

prima ballerina  [ˈpriːmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRIMA BALLERINA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Prima ballerina is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRIMA BALLERINA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of prima ballerina in the English dictionary

The definition of prima ballerina in the dictionary is a leading female ballet dancer.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRIMA BALLERINA


beamer
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creamer
ˈkriːmə
daydreamer
ˈdeɪˌdriːmə
dreamer
ˈdriːmə
edema
ɪˈdiːmə
emblema
ɛmˈbliːmə
epicheirema
ˌepɪkaɪˈriːmə
epirrhema
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Fukushima
ˌfuːkuːˈʃiːmə
Hiroshima
ˌhɪrɒˈʃiːmə
lifestreamer
ˈlaɪfˌstriːmə
Lima
ˈliːmə
reamer
ˈriːmə
rima
ˈriːmə
schema
ˈskiːmə
screamer
ˈskriːmə
steamer
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streamer
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRIMA BALLERINA

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prima donna
prima facie
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primality
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WORDS THAT END LIKE PRIMA BALLERINA

amberina
ballerina
carina
casuarina
czarina
erythrina
farina
globigerina
jarina
Londrina
marina
ocarina
orchestrina
Palestrina
porina
Santa Catarina
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Synonyms and antonyms of prima ballerina in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «prima ballerina» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRIMA BALLERINA

Find out the translation of prima ballerina to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prima ballerina from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prima ballerina» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

首席女舞者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prima ballerina
570 millions of speakers

English

prima ballerina
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रथम ballerina
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الوجاهة راقصة الباليه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прима-балерина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prima ballerina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রথম বারকোড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

danseuse étoile
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prima ballerina
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Primaballerina
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プリマバレリーナ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프리마 발레리나
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prima ballerina
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nữ diễn viên ballet prima
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதன்மையான பாலேரினா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रिमा बॅलेरिना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Prima balerin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prima ballerina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

primabalerina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прима - балерина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prima balerină
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

prima ballerina
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

prima ballerina
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prima ballerina
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prima ballerina
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of prima ballerina

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMA BALLERINA»

The term «prima ballerina» is normally little used and occupies the 112.057 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMA BALLERINA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «prima ballerina» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «prima ballerina» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prima ballerina

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2 QUOTES WITH «PRIMA BALLERINA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word prima ballerina.
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Ksenia Solo
My mom is actually a former prima ballerina, and all the women in my family are associated either with dance or choreography or acting, so I'm very lucky in a way because I grew up in a family of artists. I've been dancing since I was a little kid.
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Haley Webb
I will never give up my dream of being a prima ballerina and backup dancer for Justin Timberlake!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRIMA BALLERINA»

Discover the use of prima ballerina in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prima ballerina and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina
A biography of Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso.
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, 2011
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Angelina, Prima Ballerina
When Angelina wants to audition for the Mousnikov Ballet, she tries to learn to dance in toe shoes before she's ready.
‎2011
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Angelina, Prima Ballerina
Angelina is determined to prove she's as good a dancer as all the older ballerinas. But learning to dance en pointe-in toe shoes-isn't so easy for this mouseling. Will Angelina learn the hard way not to grow up too fast?
Grosset & Dunlap, 2011
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Evelyn Cisneros: Prima Ballerina
Presents the life and career of the famous Mexican American ballerina.
Katherine E. Krohn, 2006
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Academy Method: Introduction to Teacher Training
Prima Ballerina When there are several female dancers who fit this description, then the primary one is the one who rules. This is the Prima Ballerina, and her position gives her first choice of roles, costumes, new works in repertoire and in the ...
Ken Ludden, 2013
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Karen Kain: Canada's Prima Ballerina
Now a national treasure, Karen Kain brought Canadian dance to the world's stage in the 1970s. This is a story of artistry and ambition - the joys and the sacrifices of a prima ballerina.
Melanie Jones, 2005
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Dina Prima The Ballerina: Are You in Control of Your Life?
One day, Miss Grace announced, “I have chosen Dina to be the prima ballerina in our recital next month. She will be the lead dancer.” The girls moved back so that Dina could be at the front of the line. “Stand in position with arms and feet,” ...
Mary E. Ciesa, 2013
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The Ballerina Bride
Prima ballerina Allegra's spent her life on stage.
Fiona Harper, 2012
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Prima Ballerina: A Book of Ballet Stories
A collection of stories by well known authors, about all aspects of ballet. Suggested level: primary.
Miriam Hodgson, 1995
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Passion to Dance: The National Ballet of Canada
2 KINGSTON, ON, Grand Theatre: La Prima Ballerina; Don Quixote, pdd; Le Corsaire, pdd; Swan Lake, dances from 3 BELLEVILLE, ON, Centennial S.S.: EH! ; Don Quixote, pdd; Le Corsaire, pdd; One in Five; Solitaire 4 Bayaderka, Act IV; ...
James Neufeld, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRIMA BALLERINA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prima ballerina is used in the context of the following news items.
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In My Library: Carmen de Lavallade
I found this in a music store, when I was looking for a book about my cousin, Janet Collins, the first prima ballerina of color at the Met. It's the ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
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¿Y Tú Qué? at San Diego International Fringe Festival
When the prima ballerina couldn't use her legs, she created a “dance on wheels.” #Rossana Penaloza performed in Peru (her home country), ... «San Diego Reader, Jul 15»
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Artists Series includes 'Breakfast Club' star Molly Ringwald
Formed in 1961 by legendary dancer and former Prima Ballerina of The Bolshoi Theater Ballet, Maya Plissetskaya, The State Ballet Theatre of ... «HNN Huntingtonnews.net, Jul 15»
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The Star in Our Midst
This year it is danced by Mark Phinn and the always-exquisite prima ballerina Kerry-Ann Henry. The dance is a glorious and sensuous ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
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Holocaust survivor tells of God's goodness
That night, Anita slept with her ballet slippers under her pillow and dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina. But the next morning, her hopes ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
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Marshall Artists Series' 79th Season 2015-16
Formed in 1961 by legendary dancer and former Prima Ballerina of The Bolshoi Theater Ballet, Maya Plissetskaya, The State Ballet Theatre of ... «Huntington Herald Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Philadelphia Dance Day Is This Saturday!
Whether you're a prima ballerina or think you have two left feet, this event has something for everyone. First things first, you need to check out ... «Philadelphia Magazine, Jul 15»
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Cuban poet's passion flows through former ballerina
The former prima ballerina and award-winning documentary filmmaker is joining the ranks of world-class artists at Panamania with her ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
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Tavis Smiley: Dance Legend Carmen de Lavallade on Opportunity …
... her cousin, was the first -- and to this day, over 60 years later, the only -- African-American full-time Prima Ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Talented Barry teenager on course to become prima ballerina
A TALENTED Barry teenager has proved dedication and determination, against the odds, can triumph after winning a place at a top ballet ... «Barry and District News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Prima ballerina [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/prima-ballerina>. Apr 2024 ».
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