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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.
How to pronounce amistad: audio and sound guideCatching 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
Good to knowIn 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.
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Reconnecting after a move
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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.
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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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