hola primo
/ola pɾimo/from spelling rules
Hello cousin in Spanish is hola primo.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when speaking to a cousin.
Which one should you use?
hola primo is the masculine form used for a single male cousin or as a generic greeting. If you are speaking to a female cousin, you should use hola prima.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on gender and number. Use hola prima if the cousin is female. For a group of cousins that includes at least one male, use the plural form hola primos. If the group consists only of female cousins, use hola primas.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, primo is used sarcastically or as a way to address a stranger in a casual, street-wise manner.
- The word primo shares an unexpected root with the English word 'prime', as both stem from the Latin word for 'first'.
- While you might use hola primo to greet a relative, in some Spanish-speaking contexts, calling a close friend primo is a common way to show affection and solidarity.
Examples in context
- Hola, primo queridoHello, dear cousin
- ¡Hola primo!, ¿cómo estás?Hello cousin, how are you?
- Hola primo, qué gusto verte.Hello cousin, it is good to see you.
- ¡Hola primo! ¿Qué tal tu día?Hello cousin! How is your day going?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía meet at a family reunion.
- Javier¡Hola primo! Qué alegría verte.Hello cousin! I'm so glad to see you.
- LucíaHola Javier, yo también estoy feliz.Hello Javier, I am happy too.
- Javier¿Cómo ha estado tu familia?How has your family been?
- LucíaTodos están muy bien, gracias.Everyone is doing very well, thanks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, primo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
