What is the Spanish word for "friend"?

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

English

friend

Spanish

amigo

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Alternative translations of "friend"

amiga

Examples of how to use "friend" in Spanish

English
Losing a friend is very hard.
Spanish
Perder a un amigo es muy duro.
English
My friend lives near the park.
Spanish
Mi amigo vive cerca del parque.
English
I called my friend after class.
Spanish
Llamé a mi amigo después de la clase.
English
She is my oldest friend.
Spanish
Ella es mi amiga de toda la vida.
English
A true friend listens carefully.
Spanish
Un verdadero amigo escucha atentamente.

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