amigo

[ uh-mee-goh, ah-mee-; Spanish ah-mee-gaw ]

noun

, plural a·mi·gos [uh, -, mee, -gohz, ah-, mee, -gaws].

1. a friend, especially a male friend.

amigo

/ æˈmiːɡəʊ; ə- /

noun

1. a friend; comrade

Word History and Origins

Origin of amigo¹

1830–40, Americanism; < Spanish < Latin amīcus

Word History and Origins

Origin of amigo¹

Spanish, from Latin amicus

Example Sentences

In that pursuit of the unattainable, the two amigos often have achieved cinematic brilliance together.

From Los Angeles Times

Until Republicans seize control of their messaging from Marjorie Taylor Greene and her amigos, including U.S.

From Seattle Times

Osmer, rather than obtaining a translator, questioned the man in English, occasionally asking in Spanish if he understood and calling him “amigo.”

From Seattle Times

“I’ve been playing this game long enough. I’m kind of solidified on that side. If it did come down to that, then adios, amigos.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Hey, amigo, todo?” a city worker asked Jesus White as he took down the tent White had been living in for the last month.

From Seattle Times