primo
word
Definition
A child of your aunt or uncle; the son or daughter of your parents' siblings. In English, 'primo' is not a common word, but in Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages, it means 'cousin.'
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'cousin' is the standard term; 'primo' is used in Spanish and Portuguese, and may be used in informal speech among bilinguals. English does not specify maternal/paternal sides without context, but some other languages do.
Example Sentences
My primo and I play soccer together every weekend.
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Her primo visited from Spain last summer.
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Do you have a primo or just brothers and sisters?
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Whenever I visit Mexico, my primo shows me all the best places to eat.
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My primo is more like a brother to me than just a relative.
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I got this cool jacket from my primo when he outgrew it.
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