amigo
“amigo” means “friend” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
friend
Also: pal, buddy
📝 In Action
Juan es mi mejor amigo.
A1Juan is my best friend.
Hice muchos amigos en mi viaje a México.
A2I made many friends on my trip to Mexico.
Oye, amigo, ¿me puedes ayudar?
B1Hey, friend, can you help me?
friendly
Also: allied, helpful
📝 In Action
Le ofreció una mano amiga cuando más lo necesitaba.
B2He offered her a friendly (helping) hand when she needed it most.
Los dos países mantienen relaciones amigas.
C1The two countries maintain friendly relations.
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Quick Quiz: amigo
Question 1 of 2
You are talking about a group of friends that includes both boys and girls. How would you refer to them?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'amīcus', which is related to the verb 'amāre', meaning 'to love'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'amigo' and 'compañero'?
'Amigo' implies a personal, emotional connection—a friend. 'Compañero' is more like a companion, partner, or colleague, like a 'compañero de clase' (classmate) or 'compañero de trabajo' (coworker). You can be compañeros without being amigos.
How do I say 'my friends'?
For a group of all male friends or a mixed-gender group, say 'mis amigos'. For a group of all female friends, say 'mis amigas'.