prime number

'Número primo' is a Spanish term that translates to 'prime number' in English. In mathematics, a prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. The first few prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. Hence, 'número primo' in Spanish refers to these type of numbers that only have two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and the number itself.

Example sentences using: número primo

El dos es el único número primo que es par.

Two is the only prime number that is even.

This sentence refers to the mathematical concept that all prime numbers, except for the number two, are odd.

¿Sabes cuál es el próximo número primo después del 17?

Do you know what the next prime number is after 17?

This sentence is an example of a question, and it uses the concept of prime numbers by asking about the next prime number after 17.

Creo que tengo un problema con este número primo en mi tarea de matemáticas.

I think I have a problem with this prime number in my math homework.

This sentence is a statement that tells us that the speaker is having trouble with a problem concerning prime numbers in their math homework.