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amiga

(female) friend

noun ah-MEE-gah Less Common
People & Society Relationships

Also means

girlfriend

Usage Note

Amiga is the feminine counterpart of amigo. In many Latin American countries, mi amiga can mean 'my girlfriend' (romantic partner), which creates ambiguity that context usually resolves. Unlike English 'friend', Spanish speakers often add the possessive (mi amiga) where English uses just 'a friend', softening the transactional feel.

Examples

"Mi amiga llegó tarde a la fiesta."

Natural Translation

My friend arrived late to the party.

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