primo
male, neutral
A male cousin is a primo and a female cousin is a prima. A mixed group is primos.
Meaning: the child of an aunt or uncle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| primo | male, neutral |
| prima | female, neutral |
| primos | plural or mixed group |
Mexican families are large, so mis primos is a common phrase. A first cousin is primo hermano and in casual talk people simply say primo.
When do people say it?
Cousins often grow up very close in Mexico and get together on holidays and at family parties.
Did you know?
- Spanish has the expression primo hermano for a first cousin, which joins the words for cousin and brother.
Examples in context
- Mi prima vive en Guadalajara.My cousin lives in Guadalajara.
- Mis primos vienen a la fiesta.My cousins are coming to the party.
Example conversation
Karla and her cousin Memo plan a family party in Morelia.
- KarlaMemo, ¿vienen tus papás a la fiesta?Memo, are your parents coming to the party?
- MemoSí, y también mi prima Ana.Yes, and my cousin Ana too.
- KarlaQué bueno, vamos a ser muchos.Great, there will be a lot of us.
