What is the Spanish word for "cousin"?

Learn how to say "cousin" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cousin

Spanish

primo

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Examples of how to use "cousin" in Spanish

English
My cousin is coming to visit me.
Spanish
Mi primo viene a visitarme.
English
My cousin lives in the same city.
Spanish
Mi primo vive en la misma ciudad.
English
She invited her cousin to the party.
Spanish
Ella invitó a su primo a la fiesta.
English
I called my cousin last night.
Spanish
Llamé a mi primo anoche.
English
Our cousin brought a homemade cake.
Spanish
Nuestro primo trajo un pastel casero.

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My cousin is coming to visit me.

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