Primo de Rivera

American  

[pree-maw the ree-ve-rah] / ˈpri mɔ ðɛ riˈvɛ rɑ /

noun

1. Miguel Marqués de Estella Miguel Prima de Rivera y Orbaneja, 1870–1930, Spanish general and political leader: dictator of Spain 1923–29.

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Primo de Rivera British  

/ ˈprimo de riˈβera /

noun

1. José Antonio (xoˈse anˈtonjo). 1903–36, Spanish politician; founded Falangism

2. his father, Miguel (miˈɣɛl). 1870–1930, Spanish general; dictator of Spain (1923–30)

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Example Sentences

In April of this year, the body of José Antonio Primo de Rivera, the founder of Spain’s fascist Falange movement, was exhumed from the site and transferred to a Madrid cemetery.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023

In April, the remains of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of Spain's fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime, were exhumed from the mausoleum.

From Reuters • Jun. 11, 2023

José Antonio Primo de Rivera was the son of dictator Miguel Primo de Rivera, who ruled Spain from 1923-1930.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

José Antonio Primo de Rivera founded the Falange movement and his remains lie at a giant mausoleum created by the former fascist regime outside Madrid.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2023

"Say something ironical. Make some crack about Primo de Rivera."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway