Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
allegado
Pronunciation
IPA/aʝeˈɣaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveclose
Example
Está muy allegada a su hermana.
She is very close to her sister.
More examples
Su amigo allegado le dio un consejo sincero.
His close friend gave him sincere advice.
Core concept
A trusted person in one's inner circle.
Common phrases
amigo allegado
close friend
familiar allegado
close relative
persona allegada
someone close
Similar words
cercano: Physically or socially near, someone with whom time is easily shared.
familiar: Comfortably known through family or long acquaintance, giving an easy familiarity.
íntimo: Deeply trusted and emotionally intimate, fitting for private confidences.
amistoso: Pleasantly friendly and good-natured, showing warmth and approachability.
Definition in Spanish
Persona cercana por la confianza o el afecto que, por extensión, designa en plural a los parientes o personas íntimas de alguien.
Word origin
From the medieval Spanish past participle of allegar 'to bring near', originally describing physical nearness and later shifting to someone held emotionally or socially close.
Usage tips
- Spelling and form can be confused with English alleged but the meanings differ, and allegado sounds somewhat formal so speakers often prefer amigo cercano or familiar in casual talk.