Primogénito (en. Firstborn)

/premoˈxenito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to the first child born to a couple.
The firstborn often receives more attention from their parents.
El primogénito a menudo recibe más atención de sus padres.
In legal contexts, it can refer to the heir in an inheritance.
The firstborn is the one who inherits the largest part of the family fortune.
El primogénito es quien hereda la mayor parte de la fortuna familiar.
In some countries, the firstborn has special rights related to inheritance.
In feudal tradition, the firstborn had significant privileges.
En la tradición feudal, el primogénito tenía privilegios significativos.

Etymology

From Latin 'primogenitus', meaning 'the first born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

firstborn of the family
It refers to the eldest child in the family.
primogénito de la familia
to be the firstborn
It means being the first child born to a couple.
ser el primogénito
firstborn and favorite
It indicates that the firstborn is also the preferred child.
primogénito y favorito

Related Words

children
It refers to descendants in general.
hijos
inheritance
A set of goods, rights, and obligations that are transmitted from one person to another by succession.
herencia
family
A group of people united by bonds of kinship.
familia

Slang Meanings

Cup of the firstborn
A colloquial way to talk about the first child who brings joy to the family.
Una forma coloquial de hablar del primer hijo que trae alegría a la familia.