What is the Spanish word for "befriend"?

Learn how to say "befriend" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

befriend

Spanish

hacer amistad

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Alternative translations of "befriend"

amigar
amistar

Examples of how to use "befriend" in Spanish

English
How did you befriend that stray cat?
Spanish
¿Cómo hiciste amistad con ese gato callejero?
English
She befriends new students.
Spanish
Ella hace amistad con los nuevos estudiantes.
English
He befriended the shy neighbor.
Spanish
Él hizo amistad con el vecino tímido.
English
I am befriending my coworker.
Spanish
Estoy haciendo amistad con mi compañero de trabajo.
English
They have befriended new classmates.
Spanish
Han hecho amistad con nuevos compañeros de clase.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "befriend" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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