Ehi migliore amica
/ˈej miʎˈʎo.re aˈmi.ka/word by word
The English phrase "hey bestie" can be translated into Italian as Ehi migliore amica.
Ehi migliore amica is an informal greeting used to address a close friend.
Which one should you use?
While Ehi migliore amica is the literal translation of "hey bestie", using it as a direct greeting can sound slightly unnatural or overly dramatic in Italian compared to the way the English slang is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈej miʎˈʎo.re aˈmi.ka/. The phrase has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While migliore amica is the literal translation, Italians often use the term del cuore (of the heart) to describe their absolute closest friend.
- In many parts of Italy, especially among younger generations, 'bestie' is sometimes used directly as an English loanword. You might hear someone say Ehi bestie instead of the Italian translation.
- The word migliore descends from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'strong' or 'big' rather than just 'better'.
Example conversation
Sofia greets her best friend at the entrance of a mall.
- SofiaEhi migliore amica! Finalmente ci vediamo.Hey bestie! Finally we're seeing each other.
- MatteoCiao Sofia! Mi sei mancata tantissimo.Hi Sofia! I missed you so much.
- SofiaAnch'io! Hai visto i nuovi vestiti in vetrina?Me too! Have you seen the new clothes in the window?
- MatteoSì, entriamo subito a dare un'occhiata.Yes, let's go inside right now to take a look.
