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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.

All my cousins came to the party.

gran .

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 26.