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"Cousin" in Spanish: primo / prima
el primo / la prima
Cousin in Spanish is el primo or la prima. Match the gender: mi primo, mi prima. The plurals are los primos and las primas.
Family reunion
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How to pronounce primo / prima
Say it
PREE-moh / PREE-mah
/ˈpɾi.mo/ /ˈpɾi.ma/
PREE-moh / PREE-mah. Stress PREE in primo and prima.
"Cousin" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el primo | the male cousin Male cousin. | Male cousin. |
| la prima | the female cousin Female cousin. | Female cousin. |
| mi primo | my cousin (male) Your male cousin. | Your male cousin. |
| mis primos | my cousins Mixed group or male cousins. | Mixed group or male cousins. |
How to use primo / prima in real life
- 1Family reunion
Mi primo llega mañana.
My cousin arrives tomorrow.
Mi primo for a male cousin.
- 2At the park
Juego con mi prima los domingos.
I play with my cousin on Sundays.
Mi prima for a female cousin.
- 3Group plans
Mis primos viven en Monterrey.
My cousins live in Monterrey.
Mis primos for more than one.
Mistakes English speakers make with primo / prima
Incorrect: Ella es mi primo.
Correct: Ella es mi prima.
Use prima for a female cousin. Primo is masculine.
Incorrect: El prima es simpática.
Correct: La prima es simpática.
Pair la with feminine prima.
Good to know
Spanish marks cousin gender clearly with primo and prima. You will hear primo and prima often at family gatherings and holidays.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about family photos
ChatPal
¿Quién es tu primo favorito?
Who is your favorite cousin?
You
Diego. Mi primo es muy gracioso.
Diego. My cousin is very funny.
ChatPal
¿Y tu prima Ana?
And your cousin Ana?
You
También. Nos vemos mucho.
Her too. We see each other a lot.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cousin" in Spanish
How does gender work for cousin?
Primo for a man, prima for a woman. Articles match: el/la.
What is the plural?
Los primos, or las primas for women only.
Can primos include women?
Yes. Mixed groups often use primos.
How do you pronounce primo?
PREE-moh. Prima is PREE-mah.
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