amiga
/aˈmiɡa/
The English phrase 'homegirl' is translated into Spanish as amiga.
amiga is used to refer to a close female friend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean and Central America, the word comadre is used to refer to a close female friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of amiga is amigas, which refers to close female friends.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmiɡa/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, the word pana can be used for a 'homegirl', regardless of gender, making it a gender-neutral way to describe a close companion.
- In Spain, a very close female friend or 'homegirl' might be called a colega, which is borrowed from the concept of a colleague but used much more casually among friends.
- The word amiga shares the same Latin root as the English word 'amicable', which describes a friendly or peaceable manner.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Esta es mi compañera, Andrea. Nos conocemos desde la infancia y somos uña y carne.Hi! This is my homegirl, Andrea. We've known each other since childhood and we're inseparable.
- Ella es mi mejor amiga.She is my best friend.
- Tengo una amiga muy buena.I have a very good friend.
- Ella es una amiga de la infancia.She is a childhood friend.
Example conversation
Sofía introduces her friend to Javier.
- SofíaJavier, ella es mi amiga Elena.Javier, this is my friend Elena.
- JavierHola, Elena. Mucho gusto.Hi, Elena. Nice to meet you.
- SofíaSomos amigas desde la infancia.We have been friends since childhood.
- JavierQué bien, es bueno conocerla.That's great, it is good to meet her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amiga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amiga, CC BY-SA 4.0.