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"We're friends" in Italian: siamo amici
siamo amici
We are friends in Italian is siamo amici. Feminine group: siamo amiche. It clarifies a bond without romance.
Clearing a rumor
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How to pronounce siamo amici
Say it
SYAH-moh ah-MEE-chee
/ˈsja.mo aˈmi.tʃi/
Siamo amici: SYAH-moh ah-MEE-chee. Soft ch like key.
"We're friends" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| siamo amici | we are friends Mixed or masculine default. | Mixed or masculine default. |
| siamo amiche | we are friends (f.) All-women group. | All-women group. |
| siamo solo amici | we're just friends Boundary. | Boundary. |
| siamo amici da anni | we've been friends for years Duration. | Duration. |
How to use siamo amici in real life
- 1Clearing a rumor
Calma—siamo amici, niente di più.
Relax—we're friends, nothing more.
Boundary.
- 2Introducing people
Lui e io siamo amici dal liceo.
He and I have been friends since high school.
History.
- 3Group photo
Guardaci: siamo amici ovunque andiamo.
Look at us: we're friends wherever we go.
Warm pride.
Mistakes English speakers make with siamo amici
Incorrect: Siamo amico.
Correct: Siamo amici.
Plural: amici / amiche.
Incorrect: Noi è amici.
Correct: Siamo amici.
Use siamo, not è, with noi.
Good to know
Siamo amici can gently shut down dating assumptions. Italians also say amici del cuore for close friends. Gender: amici default; amiche for women-only.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone assumes you are a couple
ChatPal
Siete fidanzati?
Are you engaged / dating?
You
No—siamo amici, punto.
No—we're friends, period.
ChatPal
Ah ok. Meglio così: siamo amici e basta.
Ah ok. Better that way: we're friends and that's it.
You
Esatto, e ci troviamo sempre bene.
Exactly, and we always get along.
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FAQ
Common questions about "We're friends" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Siamo amici.
Women only?
Siamo amiche.
Just friends?
Siamo solo amici.
For years?
Siamo amici da anni.
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