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"Prima" is a noun which is often translated as "cousin", and "primo" is a noun which is also often translated as "cousin". Learn more about the difference between "prima" and "primo" below.
la prima(
pree
-
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.
el primo(
pree
-
moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (relative)
2. (colloquial) (gullible person) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. sucker
Ese estafador pudo quitarte todo tu dinero porque eres tremendo primo.That conman was able to take all of your money because you're a total sucker.
