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amistad

ah-mees-TAHD

nounfA1

friendship?the relationship between friends

Also:amity?formal term for peaceful relations,fellowship?sense of community or camaraderie

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Ending

Even though it doesn't end in -a, 'amistad' is always feminine. Many Spanish nouns that end in -dad, -tad, -ción, or -sión are feminine.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Person

Mistake: "Using *amistad* when you mean *amigo* (friend)."

Correction: 'Mi amistad me ayuda' is wrong. Say 'Mi amigo/a me ayuda' (My friend helps me). *Amistad* is the relationship, not the person.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Cultivar'

A very natural way to talk about keeping a friendship healthy is using the verb 'cultivar' (to cultivate or nurture).

✏️ 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

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.