l’amico

Word: amico

Language: Italian

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Meaning:

The Italian word "amico" means "friend" in English.

Explanation:

• "Amico" is a noun used to refer to a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
• It is commonly used to indicate a male friend or a friend in general.
• The feminine form is "amica", which specifically refers to a female friend.

Parts:

• The word amico does not have smaller meaningful components derived from other parts within itself in modern Italian, but it comes historically from the Latin word amicus, which means "friend."

Plural:

• amici (male or mixed gender friends)
• amiche (female friends)

Synonyms:

• compagno (companion)
• compare (paired friend or buddy, can be informal)
• alleato (ally, in a broader or more formal sense)

Antonyms:

• nemico (enemy)
• avversario (opponent)
• antagonista (antagonist)

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Expanded notes:

• "Amico" can be used both in casual and formal contexts when talking about someone you trust or share good sentiments with.
• It is a very common word and forms the basis for many idioms, phrases, and expressions about relationships in Italian language and culture.

Example sentence:

• Lui è il mio migliore amico.
  (He is my best friend.)