prima donna

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/

Noun

prima donna (plural prima donnas)

1. (opera) The principal female singer or the leading lady.
2. (derogatory) A person who considers himself or herself much more important than others, has high expectations of others and becomes angry when his or her standards or demands are not met.

   Synonyms: diva

Translations

• French: prima donna
• German: Primadonna
• Italian: prima donna
• Portuguese: prima-dona
• Russian: примадо́нна
• Spanish: prima donna

Translations

• French: prima donna
• German: Primadonna
• Italian: primadonna
• Portuguese: diva
• Russian: примадо́нна
• Spanish: divo

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