English–Spanish
“eldest son” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾimoˈxenito/
Example
Mi primogénito ya empezó a trabajar.
My eldest son has already started working.
How to say “eldest son” in Spanish
“Eldest son” in Spanish is primogénito.
Family's first male child by birth order.
Example sentences with primogénito
Como primogénito, a menudo hace de intermediario entre padres y hermanos.
As firstborn son, he often acts as an intermediary between parents and siblings.
Tips for using primogénito
- In casual speech speakers use el hijo mayor instead of primogénito, and the word carries a written accent on the é.