primo/prima
1. A child of one's aunt or uncle; a relative in the same generation but not a sibling
My cousin lives in California and visits us every summer.
Meu primo mora na Califórnia e nos visita todo verão.
2. A person from another country or culture with a shared characteristic or origin
Spanish is a cousin language to Portuguese.
O espanhol é uma língua prima do português.
3. Something similar or related to another thing
This dish is a cousin of the traditional recipe.
Este prato é uma versão similar à receita tradicional.
In Brazilian culture, family relationships are very important and extended family gatherings are common. The term 'primo' or 'prima' is used frequently and casually. In Portugal, the distinction between 'primo-direito' (first cousin) and other types of cousins is sometimes made more explicitly. In the USA, 'cousin' is often used informally as a term of address among friends, particularly in African American vernacular and urban slang.
Related Idioms & Phrases
country cousin - a relative from a rural area
kissing cousins - relatives or things very closely related
poor relation/cousin - someone less successful or important
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