amigo
/aˈmiɣo/noun★Beginner
informal
Friend; a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust.
Mi amigo y yo vamos al cine todos los viernes.
My friend and I go to the movies every Friday.
Ella es mi mejor amiga desde la infancia.
She has been my best friend since childhood.
💡
In Spanish, 'amigo' is masculine, while 'amiga' is the feminine form.
Collocations
buen amigogood friendamigo cercanoclose friendamigo de la infanciachildhood friend
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
hasta la vista, amigophrase
see you later, friend
amigo de todosphrase
friend of everyone
💡Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
Remember to use 'amiga' when referring to a female friend.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While 'amigo' is widely used, 'compañero' or 'colega' may sound more professional in certain contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'amicus' (friend), derived from 'amare' (to love).
📝Usage Notes
'Amigo' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, though 'compañero' may be preferred in professional settings.
Word Breakdown
am-
love
root-igo
friend
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