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How to Say ‘They want to have my firstborn, hey’ in Mexican Spanish

Quieren tener mi primogénito, ey

💬 Usage Tip: 'Primogénito' refers to one's first child.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Desire for lineage highlights possible fame and influence.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Quieren

[kee-EH-ren]

want

To feel a need or desire for something.

Example

Quieren salir temprano.

They want to leave early.

tener

[teh-NER]

to have

To possess, own, or hold.

Example

Quiero tener una mascota.

I want to have a pet.

mi

[mee]

my

Belonging to or associated with the speaker.

Example

Mi coche es rojo.

My car is red.

primogénito

[pree-moh-HAY-nee-toh]

firstborn

The first child to be born to a parent.

Example

Mi primogénito tiene diez años.

My firstborn is ten years old.

ey

[ey]

hey

An informal greeting or attention-getter.

Example

Ey, ¿cómo estás?

Hey, how are you?

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