Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

primo

noun

/ˈpriː.moʊ/

Definition

Cousin (specifically a male cousin) in Italian and Portuguese.

Examples

My primo invited me to his birthday party.
When we were kids, my primo and I would always play together during family gatherings.
He is not just my primo; he is also my best friend.

Meaning

In a family context, ‘primo’ refers to the son of an uncle or aunt. It is used to describe a male relative who shares a common ancestor with another individual.