Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the gender of the group. Mis amigos is used for a group of only men or a mixed group of men and women. If the group consists exclusively of women, you should use the feminine form mis amigas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mis compas is an informal term used in various Spanish-speaking regions, especially in Mexico and parts of Central America. In the central and northern regions of Mexico, you may also hear the informal term mis cuates. The slang term mis panas is popular in many Latin American countries, especially in the Caribbean.
How does it change in a sentence?
When mis amigos is the direct object of a verb referring to people, you must use the personal a before the phrase, creating a mis amigos. Additionally, you can express affection or closeness by adding the suffixes -ito or -ita to the end of a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mis amiɡos/
When do people say it?
When addressing friends, it is standard to use the familiar tú or vosotros pronouns.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone amigo can sound overly formal or even slightly suspicious, as if you are a street vendor approaching a stranger.
- The term mis compas is a shortened version of mis compadres, a word that originally referred to the relationship between a parent and a godparent.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, people use the word amigo as a polite way to address a complete stranger, similar to saying 'mate' or 'pal' in English.
Examples in context
- Amo a mis amigos.I love my friends.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for your friends.Tatoeba #5138235 by don_ramon, translation #1410976 by Balamax
- Busco a mis amigos.I am looking for my friends.This sentence is useful for describing the action of looking for your friends.Tatoeba #4952303 by cueyayotl, translation #436393 by lukaszpp
- Salí con mis amigos.I went out with my friends.This sentence is useful for describing a social outing with your friends.Tatoeba #1100760 by Shishir, translation #844668 by CM
- Mis amigos son leales y divertidosMy friends are loyal and fun
- Voy a salir con mis panas este fin de semanaI'm going out with my friends this weekend
- Mis compas siempre están ahí para míMy friends are always there for me
- Mis cuates y yo nos divertimos mucho juntosMy friends and I have a lot of fun together
- Voy al cine con mis amigos esta noche.I'm going to the movies with my friends tonight.
- Mis panas y yo vamos a hacer una barbacoa en la playa.My buddies and I are going to have a barbecue at the beach.
- Hoy salgo con mis compas a jugar fútbol.Today, I'm going out with my friends to play soccer.
- Mis cuates y yo vamos a ver el partido juntos.My pals and I are going to watch the game together.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a party.
- Sofía¿Vas a venir a la fiesta con mis amigos?Are you coming to the party with my friends?
- AlejandroSí, me caen muy bien mis amigos.Yes, I get along very well with my friends.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno! Mis amigos quieren conocerte mejor.That's great! My friends want to get to know you better.
- AlejandroYo también quiero pasar tiempo con mis amigos.I also want to spend time with my friends.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
