Part of Speech

The term "coz" in English is an informal contraction of "cousin." It's often used as a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/ kɔz /

Translation Options into Spanish

• primo (male cousin)
• prima (female cousin)

Meaning and Usage

In English, "coz" refers to a cousin, commonly used in informal or colloquial contexts. It is predominantly used in oral conversations rather than written formats. The frequency of its use can vary by region, but it is typically popular in British English.

Example Sentences

• "Hey, coz, how have you been?"
  "¡Hola, primo, ¿cómo has estado?"

• "My coz is coming over for dinner tonight."
  "Mi primo viene a cenar esta noche."

• "I haven't seen my coz in ages!"
  "¡No he visto a mi primo en siglos!"

Idiomatic Expressions

While "coz" itself may not feature prominently in idiomatic expressions, the concept of cousins is often involved in various phrases related to family and relationships. However, due to its informal nature, it may appear more in conversational contexts, which may lead to a lack of formal idiomatic expressions.

Example Idiomatic Sentences

• "We're like two peas in a pod, you and my coz."
  "Somos dos gotas de agua, tú y mi primo."

• "He treats his coz like a brother."
  "Él trata a su primo como un hermano."

• "Family is everything; that’s what my coz always says."
  "La familia es todo; eso es lo que siempre dice mi primo."

Etymology

The word "coz" is derived from the shortening of "cousin," with its origins tracing back to the Latin word "consobrinus," meaning "a mother's brother's child."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - cousin - relative (in specific contexts)

Antonyms: - stranger - outsider (in a familial context)