amistad

ah-mees-TAHD/a.misˈtað/

“amistad” means “friendship” in Spanish (the relationship between friends).

friendship

Also: amity, fellowship

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📝 In Action

Valoro mucho nuestra amistad.

I really value our friendship.

La amistad es la base de toda buena relación.

Friendship is the foundation of every good relationship.

Cultivar la amistad requiere tiempo y esfuerzo.

Nurturing friendship requires time and effort.

Word Connections

Synonyms

compañerismo (companionship)
afecto (affection)

Antonyms

enemistad (enmity/hostility)
odio (hatred)

Common Collocations

hacer amistad – to make friends
lazos de amistad – bonds of friendship
romper una amistad – to break off a friendship

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "amistad" in Spanish:

amity→fellowship→friendship→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: amistad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'amistad'?

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👥 Word Family▼

amigo(friend (male)) — Noun

amiga(friend (female)) — Noun

amigable(friendly) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

libertad ciudad

📚 Etymology▼

It comes straight from the Latin word *amīcitātem*, which was the word for 'friendship' or 'amity.' This Latin word itself is based on *amīcus*, meaning 'friend.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: amizadeFrench: amitié

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'amistad' feminine?

Most Spanish nouns that end in the suffix -tad (like *libertad*, *voluntad*) are feminine. This pattern was inherited directly from their feminine Latin roots.