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/aˈmiɣo/

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Translation

friend

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Word origin

From Latin amicus ('friend'), from amare ('to love'). English 'amicable' and 'amity' come from the same root.

Origin: Latin
Root: amicus
English cognates: amicable, amity

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralamigos

Examples

My best friend knows me better than anyone.

A childhood friend came to see me yesterday.

Money cannot buy the friendship of a true friend.

I went out with some friends for a drink last night.

They became friends during the train journey.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: amigo, ti, tomar and 7 more words.