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"Prima" is a form of "prima", a noun which is often translated as "cousin". "Asterisco" is a noun which is often translated as "asterisk". Learn more about the difference between "asterisco" and "prima" below.
el asterisco(
ahs
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teh
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rees
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. asterisk
El asterisco al final de esta oración indica que hay más información al pie de la página.The asterisk at the end of this sentence indicates that there's more information at the bottom of the page.
la prima(
pree
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (relative)
a. cousin
Tengo una foto de mi abuelo bailando conmigo en la boda de mi prima.I have a photo of my grandfather dancing with me at my cousin's wedding.
2. (incentive)
3. (insurance)
a. premium
El asegurado paga la prima a la aseguradora.The premium is paid by the insured party to the insurer.
