il mio migliore amico
/il ˈmi.o miʎˈʎo.re aˈmi.ko/word by word
The English phrase "my best friend" is translated into Italian as il mio migliore amico.
il mio migliore amico refers to a person who is a closer and more trusted friend than any other.
What does it mean word for word?
The word migliore is the superlative form of buono (good), meaning "better" or "best".
Which one should you use?
While il mio migliore amico implies a superlative level of closeness, the phrase il mio caro amico is a warmer, more affectionate way to say "my dear friend" without necessarily implying they are your number one friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form la mia migliore amica if the best friend is female. If you are referring to a group consisting only of female best friends, use the feminine plural form le mie migliori amiche.
How do you pronounce it?
/il ˈmi.o miʎˈʎo.re aˈmi.ko/. The word has 7 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word amico is derived from the Latin amīcus, which is rooted in the verb for 'to love'.
- The root of migliore comes from the Proto-Indo-European word *mel-, which originally meant 'strong' or 'big' rather than 'good'.
- If you were in Sicily instead of mainland Italy, you might hear the masculine article for 'the' pronounced as lu instead of il.
Examples in context
- È il mio migliore amico.He is my best friend.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as your best friend using il mio migliore amico.Tatoeba #1149144 by Guybrush88, translation #297783 by CK
- Sei il mio migliore amico.You are my best friend.This sentence is useful for telling someone directly that they are your best friend using il mio migliore amico.Tatoeba #428065 by Pharamp, translation #20116 by CK
- Era il mio migliore amico.He was my best friend.This sentence is useful for describing someone who was your best friend in the past using il mio migliore amico.Tatoeba #3488311 by Guybrush88, translation #2282942 by Hybrid
- Stasera vado al cinema con il mio migliore amico.Tonight, I'm going to the movies with my best friend.
- Ho conosciuto la mia migliore amica alle scuole superiori.I met my best friend in high school.
- Le mie migliori amiche sono come una seconda famiglia per me.My best friends are like a second family to me.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking about their friends at a cafe.
- GiuliaConosci Marco?Do you know Marco?
- AlessandroSì, è il mio migliore amico.Yes, he is my best friend.
- GiuliaÈ un ragazzo molto simpatico.He is a very nice guy.
- AlessandroDavvero, è una persona speciale.Truly, he is a special person.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (il, mio, migliore, amico) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amico, il, migliore, mio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
