prima

female cousin

noun PREE-mah Rare

Origin: From Latin 'prima' (first).

Also means

bonus (insurance/finance)

Usage Note

Prima is the feminine form of primo (male cousin); together primos covers all cousins. In finance and insurance, prima means a premium or bonus payment. The phrase de primera ('first-rate') shares the same Latin root. Do not confuse the family sense with the financial one — context makes it clear.

Examples

"Mi prima viene a visitarnos este verano."

Natural Translation

My (female) cousin is coming to visit us this summer.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish Filler Words: 15 Ways to Sound Natural

Spanish filler words like pues, o sea, and vale make you sound natural, not robotic. Learn 15 muletillas sorted by job, by region, and when not to use them.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

The Spanish Cheek Kiss: Greeting Etiquette by Country

Two kisses in Spain, one in most of Latin America. Master the Spanish cheek kiss greeting — which cheek first, the air-kiss mechanics, and when to shake hands.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Te Quiero vs Te Amo: Saying "I Love You" in Spanish

Te quiero vs te amo, explained: te quiero is the warm, safe everyday I love you; te amo is deeper and more romantic. A relationship-by-relationship map.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

You're Welcome in Spanish: Beyond De Nada

You're welcome in Spanish is more than de nada. Learn con gusto, no hay de qué, a la orden and more — and which to use by region and how formal the moment is.

June 3, 2026 6 min read