Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
amiga
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈmiɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfriend
Example
¿Dónde está mi amiga?
Where is my friend?
More examples
Voy a hablar con mi amiga más tarde.
I am going to talk with my female friend later.
Core concept
Female companion valued for trust and companionship.
Common phrases
hablar con mi amiga
talk with my female friend
invitar a mi amiga
invite my female friend
tener una amiga
have a female friend
Similar words
amigo: Trusted male friend often relied on for emotional support and personal confidences.
compañera: Female colleague or teammate who regularly works or studies alongside others.
conocida: Woman known casually through social contact or brief introductions without close personal ties.
novia: Female in a romantic or dating partnership (girlfriend).
Definition in Spanish
Mujer a quien se considera amiga; relación afectiva no familiar basada en confianza y compañía.
Word origin
From Latin amīcus/amīca, Spanish preserves the feminine amīca as amiga, with the -a ending marking feminine gender.
Usage tips
- When addressing or introducing someone, speakers often add a name or relationship rather than calling them simply '¡Amiga!', which can sound vague.