ante todo

above all

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above all Often used to introduce the most important point or priority; it can also mean “first of all.”
SP: Ante todo, quiero darte las gracias.
EN: Above all, I want to thank you.

Ante todo en el rostro o al correr.

Above all on the face or while running.

— Systemsprenger (2019)

Me gustaría disculparme, ante todo, con la organización Pride y su personal.

I would like to apologize, first and foremost, to the Pride organization and its staff.

— La Máquina: The Smashing Machine (2025)

Ante todo no olvide escribirme.

Above all, don’t forget to write to me.

Ante todo, piénsalo bien.

First of all, think it through carefully.

Un buen cajero es ante todo un buen contador.

A good cashier is above all a good accountant.