amigo
word
/əˈmiˌɡoʊ/
uh-MEE-goh
/ɐmˈiːɡəʊ/
uh-MEE-goh
Definition
A person you know well and like, who you enjoy spending time with and trust.
Usage & Nuances
'Amigo' is used for both male and gender-neutral friends. For female friends, use 'amiga' in Spanish and Portuguese. It refers to close personal relationships, not just acquaintances. In English, use 'friend' regardless of gender.
Spanish: amigo - amigaPortuguese (BR): amigo - amigaPortuguese (PT): amigo - amigaChinese (Simplified): 朋友Chinese (Traditional): 朋友Hindi: मित्र - दोस्तArabic: صديق - صديقةBengali: বন্ধুRussian: другJapanese: 友達 - 友人Vietnamese: bạnKorean: 친구Turkish: arkadaşUrdu: دوستIndonesian: teman
Example Sentences
He is my best amigo.
basic
I have many amigos at school.
basic
My amigo lives next door.
basic
It's always easy to talk to an amigo when you're feeling down.
natural
We became amigos after working on that big project together.
natural
Can you introduce me to your amigo over there?
natural