amistoso
“amistoso” means “friendly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
friendly
Also: amicable, kind
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Juan es un chico muy amistoso y siempre sonríe.
A1Juan is a very friendly guy and always smiles.
El perro no es amistoso con los extraños.
A2The dog is not friendly with strangers.
Lograron un divorcio amistoso por el bien de sus hijos.
B2They achieved an amicable divorce for the sake of their children.
friendly match
Also: exhibition game
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La selección nacional jugará un amistoso contra Francia.
B1The national team will play a friendly against France.
Fue solo un amistoso para probar a los nuevos jugadores.
B2It was just a friendly to test the new players.
Los clubes de fútbol suelen jugar amistosos en verano.
B1Football clubs usually play friendlies in the summer.
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Words that translate to "amistoso" in Spanish:
amicable→exhibition game→friendly→friendly match→kind→✏️ Quick Practice
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How would you describe a friendly girl?
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From the Latin word 'amicus' meaning friend. It shares the same root as words like 'amicable' and 'amiable' in English.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amistoso' the same as 'simpático'?
They are very close! 'Simpático' usually means someone is nice, charming, or pleasant to be around. 'Amistoso' specifically highlights their willingness to be a friend or their approachable behavior.
Can I use 'amistoso' to describe a situation, like a meeting?
Yes! If a meeting went well and everyone was kind, you can say 'la reunión fue muy amistosa' (the meeting was very friendly/amicable).
What is the plural of 'amistoso'?
For masculine/mixed groups, use 'amistosos'. For groups of only females, use 'amistosas'.