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El/La primito/a

/el/la pri-MEE-to/a/

Little cousin

When to use it

Affectionate way to refer to younger cousins, especially in Latin America. Can also be used ironically for older cousins who act childish.

In conversation

Mi primito se emocionó tanto que se le cayó el pastel.

My little cousin got so excited that he dropped the cake.

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