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"Primos" is a form of "primo", a noun which is often translated as "cousin". "Primas" is a form of "primar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to take precedence over". Learn more about the difference between "primos" and "primas" below.
el primo(
pree
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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.
primar(
pree
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mahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to take precedence over
El bienestar y la seguridad de los alumnos priman sobre cualquier otro interés.The well-being and safety of the students take precedence over any other concern.
b. to predominate
Si bien hay muchos idiomas oficiales, el que prima es el inglés.Although there are many official languages, English is the one that predominates.
c. to have priority over
¿En serio crees que el dinero prima sobre el amor?Do you really think that money has priority over love?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (sports)
a. to give a bonus to
Primarán a los jugadores del Real Madrid si ganan el próximo partido contra el Barcerlona.They'll give a bonus to the Real Madrid players if they win the next game against Barcelona.
