contigo
“contigo” means “with you” in Spanish (Used when talking to one person you know well (the 'tú' form).).
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📝 In Action
¿Puedo ir contigo al cine?
A1Can I go with you to the movies?
No estoy de acuerdo contigo.
A2I don't agree with you.
Siempre es divertido hablar contigo.
A1It's always fun to talk with you.
Quiero celebrar mi cumpleaños contigo.
A2I want to celebrate my birthday with you.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: contigo
Question 1 of 1
Your friend asks, '¿Quieres venir al parque?' How do you correctly say 'Yes, I want to go with you'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
This word has a fascinating history! It comes from the Latin phrase 'cum tecum'. 'Cum' meant 'with' and 'tecum' also meant 'with you'. Over hundreds of years, this phrase morphed into 'contigo' in Spanish. It's like saying 'with-with-you' originally!
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I just say 'con tú'?
It's a special historical rule. The words for 'with me' (conmigo) and 'with you' (contigo) are unique combo-words that come from Latin. For everyone else, you just use 'con' plus the person, like 'con él' (with him) or 'con ella' (with her).
What's the difference between 'contigo' and 'con usted'?
It's all about formality. Use 'contigo' when talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (anyone you'd call 'tú'). Use 'con usted' when speaking to someone in a more formal or respectful situation, like a boss, an elder you don't know, or a professional (anyone you'd call 'usted').