How to Say "ally" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ally” is “aliado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a person or country that helps another
Examples
Necesitamos un aliado fuerte para ganar esta batalla.
We need a strong ally to win this battle.
Mi perro es mi mejor aliado contra la tristeza.
My dog is my best ally against sadness.
Making it Feminine
If the ally you are talking about is a woman, change the 'o' to an 'a' and say 'aliada'.
Ally vs. Friend
Mistake: “Using 'aliado' for every friend.”
Correction: Use 'amigo' for social friends and 'aliado' when you are working together toward a specific goal or against a common problem.
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