Il cugino
The cousin
The Italian word for cousin, 'il cugino' for male and 'la cugina' for female, is used similarly to how 'cousin' is used in English. It can be used to refer to both your paternal and maternal cousins. Depending on context, 'il cugino' can also be used to refer to a close friend or relative who isn't necessarily a cousin.
Example sentences using: Il cugino
Il cugino di Maria è molto gentile.
Maria's cousin is very kind.
This is a simple sentence stating a basic characteristic about a relative. The phrase 'Il cugino' translates to 'The cousin' in English.
Oggi, Il cugino di mio padre viene a visitarci.
Today, my father's cousin is coming to visit us.
This sentence gives information about a forthcoming visit from a family member. In this context, 'Il cugino' refers to a male cousin.
Il cugino di Luigi vive in Italia.
Luigi's cousin lives in Italy.
This is a statement of fact about where somebody lives, namely, Luigi's cousin. Again, 'Il cugino' is expressing a familial relationship, specifically meaning 'The cousin'.