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"Friend" in Spanish: amigo / amiga
el amigo / la amiga
Friend is el amigo or la amiga. Match the ending to the person: amigo for a man, amiga for a woman. Mi amigo means my friend.
How to pronounce amigo: audio and sound guideIntroducing someone
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How to pronounce amigo / amiga
Say it
ah-MEE-goh / ah-MEE-gah
/aˈmiɣo/ /aˈmiɣa/
ah-MEE-goh / ah-MEE-gah. Stress mee. Hard g in amigo, as in go.
"Friend" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el amigo / la amiga | friend Default pair; change -o/-a for gender. | Default pair; change -o/-a for gender. |
| mi amigo / mi amiga | my friend Everyday possessive forms. | Everyday possessive forms. |
| mejores amigos | best friends Close friends; mis mejores amigas for women. | Close friends; mis mejores amigas for women. |
| amigo íntimo | close friend A very close friend, not a romantic partner. | A very close friend, not a romantic partner. |
| amigos | friends Mixed or all-male group; amigas for all women. | Mixed or all-male group; amigas for all women. |
How to use amigo / amiga in real life
- 1Introducing someone
Ella es mi amiga Ana.
She is my friend Ana.
Amiga matches a woman.
- 2Weekend plans
Voy al cine con un amigo.
I'm going to the movies with a friend.
Un amigo for a male friend.
- 3Group chat
Mis amigos llegan a las ocho.
My friends arrive at eight.
Amigos can be mixed or all male.
Mistakes English speakers make with amigo / amiga
Incorrect: María es mi amigo.
Correct: María es mi amiga.
Match gender: amiga for a woman, amigo for a man.
Incorrect: Él es mi amiga mejor.
Correct: Él es mi mejor amigo.
For a man say amigo. Put mejor before amigo.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America amigo/amiga usually means a platonic friend. For a romantic partner people more often say novio or novia, not amigo alone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting someone's friend at a café
ChatPal
Te presento a mi amigo Carlos.
I'd like you to meet my friend Carlos.
You
Hola, Carlos. Soy amiga de Laura.
Hi, Carlos. I'm a friend of Laura's.
ChatPal
Qué bien. ¿Pedimos algo?
Great. Shall we order something?
You
Sí. Un café para mi amigo también.
Yes. A coffee for my friend too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Friend" in Spanish
How do gender forms work?
Amigo for a man, amiga for a woman. Amigos for mixed groups.
Does amigo mean boyfriend?
Usually no. Novio is boyfriend; amigo is a friend.
How do I say best friend?
Mi mejor amigo or mi mejor amiga.
Is there a formal register?
Amigo/amiga are everyday. In very formal writing you may see compañero.
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