la
feminine
/ˈpɾi.ma/
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Translation
cousin (female); bonus, premium
Word origin
From Latin primus ('first'); as a kinship term from consobrina prima ('first cousin'), and as a payment from the sense of a 'first' or leading sum.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- primus
- English cognates
- prime, primary, premium
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralprimas
Examples
Madrid .
My cousin lives in Madrid with her husband.
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I am going to my cousin's wedding on Saturday.
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Her cousin and she are almost like sisters.
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This month I received a bonus for my work.
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The insurance premium goes up every year.
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