por supuesto, amigo
/poɾ suˈpwesto aˈmiɡo/word by word
por supuesto, amigo is the Spanish way to say "of course, my friend".
This phrase is a friendly way to give a positive answer or agree with someone. You can also use the variation ¡Claro que sí, mi querido amigo! to mean "Of course, my dear friend!"
Which one should you use?
While por supuesto, amigo is a standard way to agree, claro, amigo is a more casual and common alternative. For a more colloquial tone, especially in Latin America, you might hear Sin duda, compa, which translates to "without a doubt, buddy".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression Sin duda, compa is a colloquialism used in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Central America.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the friend you are addressing is female, you must change amigo to amiga.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ suˈpwesto aˈmiɡo/
Did you know?
- The word amigo is etymologically rooted in the verb 'to love'. It comes from the Latin 'amō', meaning the word literally describes someone you love.
- In some Latin American countries, compa is a shortened form of compadre, a term originally describing the relationship between a father and a child's godfather.
- The word supuesto shares a root with the English word 'suppose', as both come from the Latin word for 'placed under'.
Examples in context
- Por supuesto, amigo, te ayudaré con la mudanza.Of course, my friend, I will help you with the move.
- ¿Me prestas tu libro? Por supuesto, amigo.Will you lend me your book? Of course, my friend.
- Por supuesto, amigo, podemos ir al cine mañana.Of course, my friend, we can go to the cinema tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daniel asks María for a small favor.
- Daniel¿Puedes pasarme la sal, por favor?Can you pass me the salt, please?
- MaríaPor supuesto, amigo, aquí tienes.Of course, my friend, here you go.
- DanielMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
