Prima Ballerina

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːmə bæləˈriːnə/

Definitions of prima ballerina

noun the leading female dancer in a ballet company

Example Sentences

A1 The prima ballerina danced gracefully on stage.

A2 My sister dreams of becoming a prima ballerina one day.

B1 The prima ballerina's performance received rave reviews from critics.

B2 After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her goal of becoming a prima ballerina.

C1 The prima ballerina's talent and skill were evident in every movement she made.

C2 She was widely regarded as one of the greatest prima ballerinas of her generation.

Examples of prima ballerina in a Sentence

formal The prima ballerina performed a stunning rendition of Swan Lake at the prestigious ballet gala.

informal Did you see that prima ballerina twirl on her toes? She's amazing!

slang That prima ballerina is the bomb, she totally nailed her performance.

figurative In the world of finance, she is considered the prima ballerina of investment banking.

Grammatical Forms of prima ballerina

• past tense: prima ballerinas
• plural: prima ballerinas
• comparative: more prima ballerina
• superlative: most prima ballerina
• present tense: is a prima ballerina
• future tense: will be a prima ballerina
• perfect tense: has been a prima ballerina
• continuous tense: is being a prima ballerina
• singular: prima ballerina
• positive degree: prima ballerina
• infinitive: to be a prima ballerina
• gerund: being a prima ballerina
• participle: a prima ballerina

Origin and Evolution of prima ballerina

First Known Use: 1803 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The term 'prima ballerina' originated in Italy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the leading female dancer in a ballet company, the term 'prima ballerina' has evolved to denote a female ballet dancer of the highest rank and skill level.