elprimo

masculine

/ˈpɾimo/

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Translation

cousin (male)

Word origin

From Latin primus ('first'), via consobrinus primus ('cousin of the first degree'). The relationship word kept only the 'first' part.

Origin
Latin
Root
primus
English cognates
prime, primary, premier

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralprimos

Examples

.

My cousin lives in another city.

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All my cousins came to the party.

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His cousin is a doctor at a big hospital.

.

I used to play with my cousins every summer.

Juan .

Juan's cousin works at the same bank.

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This word is part of lesson 39.