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"Friendship" in Spanish: amistad
la amistad
Friendship is la amistad (ah-mees-TAHD), a feminine noun. Say una amistad fuerte for a strong bond. Amistad names the bond; amigo or amiga names the person.
Catching up after years
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How to pronounce amistad
Say it
ah-mees-TAHD
/a.misˈtað/
ah-mees-TAHD. Stress falls on TAHD. With the article, la amistad keeps that same stress pattern.
"Friendship" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la amistad | friendship The abstract noun. | The abstract noun. |
| una verdadera amistad | a true friendship Warm praise of the bond. | Warm praise of the bond. |
| por amistad | out of friendship Doing something as a friend. | Doing something as a friend. |
| cultivar la amistad | to nurture the friendship Slightly thoughtful wording. | Slightly thoughtful wording. |
How to use amistad in real life
- 1Catching up after years
Nuestra amistad sigue fuerte.
Our friendship is still strong.
Amistad is feminine: nuestra amistad.
- 2Toast at dinner
Brindo por la amistad.
I toast to friendship.
Por la amistad fits a short toast.
- 3Advice to a friend
Cuida esa amistad; es rara.
Take care of that friendship; it's rare.
Esa amistad points to one valued bond.
Mistakes English speakers make with amistad
Incorrect: Nuestro amigo es fuerte (meaning the bond).
Correct: Nuestra amistad es fuerte.
Amigo is a person; amistad is friendship.
Incorrect: Quiero más friendship.
Correct: Quiero más amistad.
Use amistad, not English friendship.
Good to know
In Latin America, amistad often means a valued lasting bond, not every casual chat. People still say somos amigos for everyday friendliness while saving verdadera amistad for deeper ties.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reconnecting after a move
ChatPal
Esta amistad me importa mucho.
This friendship matters a lot to me.
You
A mí también. Nuestra amistad vale el viaje.
Me too. Our friendship is worth the trip.
ChatPal
Entonces cuidamos la amistad, ¿sí?
So we take care of the friendship, okay?
You
Claro. Llámame más seguido.
Sure. Call me more often.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Friendship" in Spanish
How do you say friendship in Spanish?
La amistad.
Is amistad masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la amistad, una amistad, esta amistad.
What is the difference between amigo and amistad?
Amigo is a friend; amistad is friendship.
How do you pronounce amistad?
ah-mees-TAHD, with stress on TAHD.
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