How to Say "female cousin" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “female cousin” is “prima” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
family relationship
Examples
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?
Gender Match
Remember that 'prima' is only for a female cousin. You must use 'primo' for a male cousin.
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “Mi primo se llama María.”
Correction: Mi prima se llama María. (The word must match the gender of the person.)
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