prima

pree-mah

nounfA1

female cousin?family relationship

📝 In Action

Mi prima Ana vive en Madrid.

My cousin Ana lives in Madrid.

¿Vas a ver a tu prima este fin de semana?

Are you going to see your cousin this weekend?

Word Connections

Synonyms

pariente (relative)

Common Collocations

prima hermana – first cousin

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Match

Remember that 'prima' is only for a female cousin. You must use 'primo' for a male cousin.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "Mi primo se llama María."

Correction: Mi prima se llama María. (The word must match the gender of the person.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Using Possessives

Always use a possessive word like 'mi' (my) or 'tu' (your) before 'prima' when talking about your own family member.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: prima

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'prima' in its financial context?

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Word Family

primo(male cousin) - noun

primos(cousins (mixed gender or masculine plural)) - noun

primal(primary, original) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'prima' means 'cousin' or 'premium'?

The context is almost always clear. If the sentence mentions family members, names, or locations, it means 'cousin.' If the sentence mentions insurance, banks, salaries, or payments, it means 'premium' or 'bonus.'

Are 'prima' and 'primo' pronounced the same way?

No. 'Prima' is pronounced with the 'a' sound at the end, and 'primo' is pronounced with the 'o' sound at the end. They rhyme with each other but have different final vowels.