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friend in Spanish

friend in Spanish is amigo, amiga, amistad — friend means a person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.

friend in Spanish

amigo
noun
amiga
noun
amistad
noun
chochera
noun
aliada
noun
An associate who provides assistance; patron, mentor.
aliado
noun
An associate who provides assistance; patron, mentor.
conocido
noun
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
conocida
noun
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
amiguito
noun
(colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
compadre
noun
(colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
fulano
noun
(colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
mijo
noun
(colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
novio
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
novia
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
amigo
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
amigar
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
amistar
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
favorecer
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
hacer amigos
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.

What does "friend" mean?

  1. noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
    "She met her best friend in primary school."
  2. noun Someone who supports or backs a cause or organization.
    "The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala."
  3. verb To add someone as a contact on a social media platform.
    "She friended her new coworker on Facebook."
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friend in a sentence

  • She met her best friend in primary school.
  • He's more than a colleague — he's a good friend.
  • The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala.
  • The museum is run by volunteers and a loyal group of friends.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "friend" in Spanish?
"friend" in Spanish is amigo, amiga, amistad. friend means: A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
How do you use "friend" in a sentence?
Example: "She met her best friend in primary school." In Spanish, "friend" is amigo, amiga, amistad.
Are there other ways to say "friend" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 18 translations listed for "friend": amigo, amiga, amistad, chochera, aliada, aliado.
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