How to Say “Homegirl” in Spanish

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.

  1. Sofía

    Javier, ella es mi amiga Elena.
    Javier, this is my friend Elena.
  2. Javier

    Hola, Elena. Mucho gusto.
    Hi, Elena. Nice to meet you.
  3. Sofía

    Somos amigas desde la infancia.
    We have been friends since childhood.
  4. Javier

    Qué bien, es bueno conocerla.
    That's great, it is good to meet her.

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