primo
male, standard
A cousin in Puerto Rico is a primo for a boy or man and a prima for a girl or woman.
Meaning: child of an aunt or uncle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| primo | male, standard |
| prima | female, standard |
Cousins are very close in many Puerto Rican families, and people often say mi primo or mi prima even for distant relatives.
How does it change in a sentence?
A mixed group is primos. A cousin who is also a close friend can be called primo hermano for a first cousin.
Did you know?
- Many Spanish speakers use primo and prima with close friends, but hermano is more common for that in Puerto Rico.
Examples in context
- Mi prima viene este fin de semana.My cousin is coming this weekend.
- Mis primos viven en Ponce.My cousins live in Ponce.
Example conversation
Rita talks with her cousin Javier at a family gathering.
- RitaPrimo, hace tiempo que no te veía.Cousin, I have not seen you in a while.
- JavierEs que trabajo mucho, prima.It is that I work a lot, cousin.
- RitaPues hoy te toca comer bastante.Well, today you have to eat plenty.
