primo
/ˈpɾimo/
The English slang term "cuh" can be translated into Spanish as primo.
primo is a slang term used to address a close friend or a cousin.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term wey is also commonly used among friends.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾimo/
Did you know?
- The word primo shares an ancient root with the English word 'prime', as both stem from the Latin concept of being 'first' or 'foremost'.
- While primo literally means 'cousin', using it to address a stranger can sometimes feel overly familiar or even suspicious in certain social contexts.
- In certain Spanish-speaking Caribbean subcultures, using primo can signal that you are part of a specific social group or 'neighborhood' identity.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué onda, wey/güey? ¿Vamos al cine?What's up, dude? Do you want to go to the movies?
- Oye, primo, ¿cómo estás?Hey, cuh, how are you?
- Todo bien, primo.All good, cuh.
- No te preocupes, primo.Don't worry, cuh.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street.
- María¡Hola, primo! ¿Cómo estás?Hey, cuh! How are you?
- MateoBien, María. ¿Y tú?Good, María. And you?
- MaríaMuy bien, primo.Very good, cuh.
- MateoQué bueno, me alegro.That's great, I'm glad.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry primo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries primo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
