amigo
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “amigo” mean in English?
friend
friend (male)
Example sentences
Tengo un amigo en México.
I have a friend in Mexico.
Mis amigos son muy divertidos.
My friends are very fun.
Es amigo mío desde hace años.
He's been a friend of mine for years.
How to use it
Amigo means 'friend (male)'. Masculine: el amigo. Plural amigos = 'friends' (mixed). Feminine amiga.
Common mistake
Amigos in plural defaults to 'friends' (mixed). English uses one word for any gender; Spanish defaults masculine for mixed groups.