mi querido amigo
/mi keɾido amiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my dearest friend" can be translated into Spanish as mi querido amigo.
This phrase is a term of endearment used to address or describe a person who is very close and loved.
Which one should you use?
You can also use mi más querido amigo to provide a more literal translation of the superlative "dearest," which translates to "my most loved friend."
How does it change in a sentence?
If the friend is female, use the feminine forms mi querida amiga. To refer to a group of dearest friends, use the plural forms mis queridos amigos.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi keɾido amiɡo/
Did you know?
- While querido means 'dear', it is also the standard word for 'wanted' in the context of a 'wanted' poster for a criminal.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a person amigo can sometimes feel too distant or generic, whereas terms like amiguito add a layer of warmth.
- While querido means 'dear' or 'loved', the verb querer is also the most common way to say 'to want' in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Hola María, ¿cómo estás, mi querida amiga? ¡Hace tanto tiempo que no nos vemos!Hello María, how are you, my beloved friend? It's been so long since we've seen each other!
- Siempre puedes contar conmigo, mi amiga del alma. Estoy aquí para ti en los buenos y malos momentos.You can always count on me, my soul friend. I'm here for you in the good and bad times.
- Eres mi querido amigo.You are my dearest friend.
- Él es mi querido amigo de la infancia.He is my dearest childhood friend.
- Gracias por todo, mi querido amigo.Thank you for everything, my dearest friend.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro meet at a café after a year apart.
- Elena¡Hola, mi querido amigo! Qué alegría verte.Hello, my dearest friend! What a joy to see you.
- AlejandroYo también estoy muy feliz de verte, Elena.I am also very happy to see you, Elena.
- Elena¿Cómo ha estado todo este tiempo?How has everything been all this time?
- AlejandroTodo bien, gracias por preguntar.Everything is fine, thanks for asking.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
