amicizia
L'amicizia vera non si compra né si vende.
True friendship cannot be bought or sold.
The state of being friends; a relationship between people who know and like each other.
La loro amicizia dura da più di vent'anni.
Their friendship has lasted for more than twenty years.
Abbiamo stretto un'amicizia sincera durante il viaggio.
We formed a sincere friendship during the trip.
Used for close, personal relationships. In Italian, it often implies a deeper bond than 'relazione' (relationship), which can be more general.
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Gender Agreement
Amicizia is feminine, so adjectives describing it must agree in gender (e.g., 'una vera amicizia').
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion with 'Amore'
While 'amicizia' implies friendship, 'amore' refers to romantic love. Do not use them interchangeably.
Word Origin
From Latin *amicitia*, derived from *amicus* ('friend'), itself from *amare* ('to love'). The word entered Italian via Vulgar Latin.
Usage Notes
Amicizia is a feminine noun. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to describe deep, mutual affection between people. Unlike 'amore' (love), it does not imply romantic involvement.