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New Mexico Spanish
Primo
Used when referring to a close family member or friend affectionately.
Literal Meaning
A male cousin or a close male friend.
Actual Meaning
Relative or close friend
Examples in Context

Hola primo, ¿quieres venir a cenar este fin de semana?

Lucía es mi prima; crecimos juntos y estamos muy unidos.

No he visto a mi primo en ages; lo extraño y me gustaría pasar tiempo con él.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Feel free to use 'primo' with friends as a way to express closeness, even if you’re not related by blood.
  • 2Listening for the tone and context in which 'primo' is used can help you understand the level of intimacy between speakers.
  • 3In New Mexican culture, using 'primo' can indicate a special bond, so it’s often used affectionately.
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