Cousins? Or what?
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My cousin (1c1r) told me that in Mexico she would be considered my Tia since she's my dad's cousin. I'm older than she is....would that be right? I'm 44 and she's 42. I would think I'd be her prima or I'd be her Tia.
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updated Feb 26, 2017
posted by Lisa824
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Age doesn't determine relationship. Many people have aunts or uncles who are younger than they. In the US the first cousin of your parent is referred to as your first cousin once removed. For a discussion of Spanish terms used for the same relationship, look here.
updated Feb 26, 2017
posted by AnnRon
I understand that it is possible to have younger aunts and uncles.....but that's not what I'm asking. She's my 1c1r.....I'm older, she's younger.....in Mexico what would she call me? Prima or Tia? - Lisa824, Feb 26, 2017
Sorry. Your giving her age and your age and then saying that your would think you'd be her cousin or her aunt instead of her being your aunt made it sound as if you thought your relative ages had a bearing on the relationship. Anyway, the best I can . . . - AnnRon, Feb 26, 2017
. . . do is suggest you read the link I provided. Maybe someone who lives in Mexico will come along with a better answer. - AnnRon, Feb 26, 2017
Typo: Y O U (not your) would think. . . . - AnnRon, Feb 26, 2017
