primo
masculine, everyday
In Colombia a cousin is primo for a boy or man and prima for a girl or woman. Both words are the same as in standard Spanish.
Meaning: child of an aunt or uncle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| primo | masculine, everyday |
| prima | feminine, everyday |
The word changes with the gender of your cousin, so mi primo is a male cousin and mi prima is a female one. For cousins as a group, primos is the normal plural.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Colombian families are large and close, so primos come up often in everyday talk. Nothing about the word itself is special to Colombia.
Did you know?
- Primo hermano means first cousin and primo segundo means second cousin.
Examples in context
- Mi primo vive en Medellín.My cousin lives in Medellín.
- Mi prima viene a visitarnos mañana.My cousin is coming to visit us tomorrow.
- Tengo muchos primos.I have many cousins.
Example conversation
Camila talks with her friend Laura in Bogotá about a family party.
- Laura¿Quién va a la fiesta del domingo?Who is going to the party on Sunday?
- CamilaMis primos de Cali y mi prima Sofía.My cousins from Cali and my cousin Sofía.
- LauraQué bueno, va a haber mucha gente.Great, there will be a lot of people.
