el amigo
friend
Persona con la que se tiene una relación de confianza, cariño y apoyo.
Definition & meaning
Amigo means friend: a person with whom one has a close, affectionate relationship.
It can also mean a supporter or someone who is fond of something, as in being a friend of peace. Used as a form of address, it can mean “friend” or “mate.”
Grammar & Word origin
- Amigo is a masculine noun and adjective. Its feminine form is amiga ; the plural forms are amigos and amigas .
- As an adjective, it can mean friendly or friendly toward, depending on the context.
- It comes from Latin amīcus, meaning “friend,” related to amāre, “to love.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: compañero means “companion” or “colleague” and does not necessarily imply a close friendship. Colega can mean “colleague” or, informally in some regions, “friend.”
- Antonyms: enemigo means “enemy,” while adversario means “opponent” and may not imply personal hostility.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mi mejor amigo vive en Barcelona.noun
My best friend lives in Barcelona.
Mi mejor amigo vive cerca de mi casa.noun
My best friend lives near my house.
Voy a jugar al fútbol con mi amigo Juan.noun
I am going to play soccer with my friend Juan.
Él es mi amigo.noun
He is my friend.
Somos buenos amigos.noun
We are good friends.
Mis amigas viven aquí.noun
My friends live here.
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