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"Feliz cumpleaños" is a form of "feliz cumpleaños", a phrase which is often translated as "happy birthday". "Prima" is a form of "prima", a noun which is often translated as "cousin". Learn more about the difference between "feliz cumpleaños" and "prima" below.
feliz cumpleaños(
feh
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lees
 
koom
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pleh
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ah
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nyohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. happy birthday
¡Feliz cumpleaños, amigo! Espero que lo disfrutes.Happy birthday, buddy! I hope you enjoy it.
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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).
feminine noun
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.
a. bonus
Recibo una prima anual de mi compañía.I receive an annual bonus from my company.
a. premium
El asegurado paga la prima a la aseguradora.The premium is paid by the insured party to the insurer.
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