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masculine
el amigo
friend
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How do you say amigo in Spanish?
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/el aˈmiɣo/
How do you pronounce amigo in Spanish?
amigo is pronounced /el aˈmiɣo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
Mi amigo mexicano es muy inteligente y dedicado.
My Mexican friend (male) is very intelligent and dedicated.
El amigo nuevo de Carlos es alto y simpático.
Carlos's new friend (male) is tall and nice.
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Why is it masculine?
Amigo is masculine because it derives from Latin "amicus" (male friend), which belonged to the second declension masculine nouns ending in "-us"—a pattern that evolved into Spanish masculine nouns ending in "-o". The feminine form "amiga" came later by adding the feminine suffix "-a" to the root.
What is the Spanish word for friend?
The Spanish word for friend is el amigo — masculine.
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