amigo

/aˈmiɣo/
nounBeginner
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

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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
suffix
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