Spanish Conversation · Level 115
59 words
Spanish word
aliado
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈljaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounally
Example
No te preocupes, mi aliado está aquí.
Don't worry, my ally is here.
More examples
El aliado político anunció su apoyo.
The political ally announced his support.
Core concept
Someone or something that gives mutual support to another.
Common phrases
aliado político
political ally
aliado estratégico
strategic ally
aliado clave
key ally
Similar words
amigo: Provides warm, personal help and companionship as a close friend in everyday life.
compañero: Shares a place, task, or role and cooperates alongside others in the same group.
Definition in Spanish
Persona, entidad o país que mantiene una relación de apoyo mutuo con otro.
Word origin
Spanish aliado is the past participle of aliar and ultimately from Latin alligare 'to bind', so it evokes parties tied by an alliance.
Usage tips
- The noun agrees in gender and number (aliado, aliada, aliados, aliadas) and more often names formal or strategic partnerships than casual friendships.