noun
amiga
Amiga (noun) means a female friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, often used in English by Spanish speakers or in Spanish-influenced English). Example: “She was catching up with her amiga over coffee.”
noun
1
A female friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, often used in English by Spanish speakers or in Spanish-influenced English).
"She was catching up with her amiga over coffee."
How to use amiga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for "female friend," sometimes used in English conversation, especially in the American Southwest.
Easily confused with
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like amiga.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- amigas
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She was catching up with her _____ over coffee.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish amiga, "female friend."
Rhymes for amiga
See all rhymes for amiga →Frequently asked questions
What does “amiga” mean?
The word “amiga” means a female friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, often used in English by Spanish speakers or in Spanish-influenced English). In plain terms, spanish for "female friend," sometimes used in English conversation, especially in the American Southwest.
How do you use “amiga” in a sentence?
Here is “amiga” used in a sentence: “She was catching up with her amiga over coffee.”
What part of speech is “amiga”?
“Amiga” is a noun.
Where does the word “amiga” come from?
The word “amiga” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish amiga, "female friend.".
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include amiga:
