This is the 3553rd most frequent Portuguese word.
primária
"Primária" means "primary" or "elementary" in English, often referring to the first level of education or something fundamental.
In this sentence, 'primária' is used as an adjective to describe 'educação', indicating it is an elementary or basic level.
A educação primária é crucial para o desenvolvimento inicial das crianças.
Primary education is crucial for the initial development of children.
Here, 'primária' works as an adjective, qualifying 'função' to imply that it is of primary or foremost importance.
Ela possui uma função primária dentro da organização que exige grande responsabilidade.
She holds a primary role within the organization that requires great responsibility.
In this example, 'primária' is an adjective modifying 'fonte', meaning that the source is original or first-hand.