amigos
“amigos” means “friends” in Spanish (a group of people you know well and like).
friends
Also: buddies, pals, mates
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Mis amigos y yo vamos al cine esta noche.
A1My friends and I are going to the movies tonight.
Ellos son mis mejores amigos desde la infancia.
A2They have been my best friends since childhood.
Hice muchos amigos nuevos en mi viaje a Colombia.
B1I made a lot of new friends on my trip to Colombia.
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Quick Quiz: amigos
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You are talking about your group of friends: Ana, Lucía, and Carlos. How would you refer to them?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'amīcus', which means 'friend'. This itself is related to the verb 'amāre', which means 'to love'.
First recorded: Ancient, derived from Latin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'amigos' and 'amigas'?
'Amigos' is used for a group of all-male friends OR a mixed group of male and female friends. 'Amigas' is used ONLY for a group of all-female friends.
Is there a gender-neutral way to say 'friends' in Spanish?
This is a modern topic! Traditionally, 'amigos' is the standard for mixed groups. You might see or hear people use 'amigues' to be more inclusive, but this is a newer form and not yet universally accepted, especially in formal writing. For learning standard Spanish, 'amigos' is the correct term for mixed groups.