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“cousin” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoprima

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɾimo/

Example

¿Dónde vive tu primo?

Where does your cousin live?

Illustration for primo (cousin)

How to say “cousin” in Spanish

“Cousin” in Spanish is primo.

Child of a parent's sibling.

Full entry for primo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with primo

¿Conoces al primo de Laura?

Do you know Laura's cousin?

Tips for using primo

  • In Spain colloquial 'ser un primo' can mean someone who is easily fooled, so it can sound insulting in jokes or when meeting someone new.

Other Spanish words for “cousin”

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prima

feminine nouncousin

¿Dónde vive tu prima?

Where does your cousin live?

“cousin” in other languages