Primas (en. Cousins)
/ˈpri.mas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Daughter of an uncle or aunt.
My cousins and I played together in the summer.
Mis primas y yo jugábamos juntas en verano.
Family relationship between people whose mothers or fathers are siblings.
We always celebrate holidays with our cousins.
Siempre celebramos las festividades con nuestras primas.
Sometimes, it refers to a close companion or friend.
She is not just my cousin; she is like a sister to me.
Ella no es sólo mi prima, es como una hermana para mí.
Etymology
From the Latin 'prima', meaning 'first' or 'close'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cousins
Daughters of sisters.
primas hermanas
my cousins
It refers to the daughters of uncles or aunts.
mis primas
cousins in the family
Relationship between the daughters of brothers.
primas en la familia
Related Words
uncle
Brother or sister of the parents.
tío
aunt
Sister of the parents.
tía
nieces
Children of brothers or sisters.
sobrinos
Slang Meanings
Close friends who are considered part of the family.
She is like my cousin, even though we are not really family.
Ella es como mi prima, aunque no somos familia de verdad.
Affectionate reference among young girls.
Hi, cousin, how are you?
Hola, prima, ¿cómo estás?