primo
cousin (male)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɾi.mu/
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Cultural Note
Cousins are an integral part of Portuguese-speaking family structures. 'Primo em primeiro grau' is a first cousin, 'primo em segundo grau' is a second cousin. In large Portuguese families, cousin gatherings are common, and many people grow up as close to their primos as to their siblings.
📝 Example Sentences
O meu primo é como um irmão para mim.
My cousin is like a brother to me.
Temos muitos primos no Algarve.
We have many cousins in the Algarve.
O primo do João também vai à festa.
João's cousin is also going to the party.