aliado
/ah-lee-AH-doh/
ally
An ally is someone who works with and supports another person.
aliado(noun)
ally
?a person or country that helps another
partner
?someone working toward a common goal
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un aliado fuerte para ganar esta batalla.
B1We need a strong ally to win this battle.
Mi perro es mi mejor aliado contra la tristeza.
A2My dog is my best ally against sadness.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Feminine
If the ally you are talking about is a woman, change the 'o' to an 'a' and say 'aliada'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ally vs. Friend
Mistake: "Using 'aliado' for every friend."
Correction: Use 'amigo' for social friends and 'aliado' when you are working together toward a specific goal or against a common problem.
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond Politics
You can use this word for anyone who supports you in a specific situation, like a coworker who helps you with a project.
Being allied means being joined together by a common interest or agreement.
aliado(adjective)
allied
?joined by a treaty or common interest
joined
?working together as a unit
📝 In Action
Los ejércitos aliados avanzaron por la frontera.
B2The allied armies advanced through the border.
Estamos en una búsqueda de países aliados.
B1We are in a search for allied countries.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Remember that this word needs to match the thing it describes. For many things, use 'aliados'. For feminine things, use 'aliadas'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aliado
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe a country that has signed a peace treaty to help your country?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'aliado' for my boyfriend or girlfriend?
It's not common for romantic partners unless you are specifically talking about working together on a difficult task. Usually, you'd use 'novio' or 'pareja'.
What is the difference between 'socio' and 'aliado'?
'Socio' is usually for business partners, while 'aliado' is more common in politics, war, or social struggles.