paramount

BrE /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ AmE /ˈperəmaʊnt/

adjective en → es

1 MOST IMPORTANT B2

more important than anything else; most important or highest in rank, status, etc.

primordial, esencial, fundamental

  • be paramount

Collocations paramount importance · paramount concern

  • Safety is paramount in all our operations.

    La seguridad es primordial en todas nuestras operaciones.

2 LEGAL C1

having the highest legal authority; supreme or superior to other laws, courts, etc.

supremo, preeminente, superior

  • be paramount

Collocations paramount law · paramount court

  • The constitution is the supreme and paramount legal document.

    La constitución es el documento legal supremo y preeminente.