pals
word · lemma: pal
/ˈpæɫz/
palz
/pˈælz/
palz
Definition
A casual, friendly word for friends. It often suggests people you know well and feel comfortable with.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in speech, but less common in formal writing. 'Pal' can sound warm, old-fashioned, or playful depending on context. Be careful: saying 'pal' to a stranger can sound unfriendly or sarcastic. Common phrases include 'old pals' and 'childhood pals'.
Spanish: amigos - colegas cercanosPortuguese (BR): amigos - camaradasPortuguese (PT): amigos - companheirosChinese (Simplified): 朋友们 - 伙伴们Chinese (Traditional): 朋友們 - 夥伴們Hindi: दोस्त - यारArabic: أصدقاء - رفاقBengali: বন্ধু - সঙ্গীRussian: друзья - приятелиJapanese: 友達 - 仲間Vietnamese: bạn - bạn thânKorean: 친구 - 벗Turkish: kanka - arkadaşUrdu: دوست - یارIndonesian: teman - sobat
Example Sentences
My pals are coming over after school.
basic
She went to the park with her pals.
basic
We have been pals for years.
basic
A few old pals from college showed up at the reunion.
natural
He spent the weekend hanging out with his fishing pals.
natural
They started as work pals, but now they're like family.
natural