noun
amigo
uh-MEE-goh
Amigo (noun) means a friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, also used informally in English). Example: “Good to see you, amigo," he said, shaking his hand.”
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A friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, also used informally in English).
""Good to see you, amigo," he said, shaking his hand."
How to use amigo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for "friend," often used casually in English speech.
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- amigos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish amigo, "friend," from Latin amicus, ultimately from amare, "to love."
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What does “amigo” mean?
The word “amigo” means a friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, also used informally in English). In plain terms, spanish for "friend," often used casually in English speech.
How do you pronounce “amigo”?
“Amigo” is pronounced uh-MEE-goh (/əˈmiɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “amigo” in a sentence?
Here is “amigo” used in a sentence: “"Good to see you, amigo," he said, shaking his hand.”
What part of speech is “amigo”?
“Amigo” is a noun.
Where does the word “amigo” come from?
The word “amigo” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish amigo, "friend," from Latin amicus, ultimately from amare, "to love.".
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