migliori amici
The English phrase 'best friends' is translated into Italian as migliori amici.
This phrase is used to describe people who share a very close and strong bond of friendship.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of migliori (best) and amici (friends).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on the gender and number of the people you are describing. Use migliore amico for a single male best friend and migliore amica for a single female best friend. Use migliori amici for a group of male best friends or a mixed-gender group of best friends. If you are referring to a group consisting only of female best friends, use migliori amiche.
When do people say it?
If you want to use an informal expression to describe someone who is incredibly dear and close, you can use the phrase amico del cuore, which literally means 'friend of the heart'.
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a bond that is unbreakable, you can call someone a compare, a term that traditionally refers to a godfather or a close companion.
- In very informal settings, teenagers might use the word socio to refer to a close friend, similar to how English speakers use 'mate' or 'bro'.
- The word amico is derived from the Latin amicus, which is rooted in the word amare, meaning 'to love'.
Examples in context
- Noi eravamo migliori amici.We were best friends.This sentence shows how to express that a group of people were best friends in the past.Tatoeba #2352931 by Guybrush88, translation #1893693 by CK
- È uno dei miei migliori amici.He is one of my best friends.This sentence is useful for identifying one person as one of your best friends.Tatoeba #1269902 by Guybrush88, translation #297919 by CK
- Tom e Mary sono migliori amici.Tom and Mary are best friends.This sentence demonstrates how to state that two people are best friends.Tatoeba #5973715 by Guybrush88, translation #2542280 by CK
- Siamo amici per la pelleWe are friends for life
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Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are talking about their childhood.
- MartinaSiamo sempre stati migliori amici, vero?We have always been best friends, right?
- FrancescoSì, siamo migliori amici da dieci anni.Yes, we have been best friends for ten years.
- MartinaÈ bello avere persone così care.It is nice to have such dear people.
- FrancescoSono d'accordo con te, Martina.I agree with you, Martina.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
