How to Say “This Is My Friend” in Italian

Questo è il mio amico
The English phrase "this is my friend" is translated into Italian as Questo è il mio amico.
You use Questo è il mio amico to introduce a male friend to another person. To describe a person's personality or appearance, you might use the adjectives simpatico/a for nice, carino/a for cute or divertente for funny.

Which one should you use?

The phrase Questo è il mio amico is used for a male friend. If you are introducing a female friend, use the feminine form Questa è la mia amica.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase Questo è il mio amico uses the masculine singular demonstrative questo and the masculine singular noun amico.

Did you know?

  • The term amico can be used ironically in Italian to address a stranger in a confrontational way, similar to saying 'listen, pal' in English.
  • The word amico shares the same Latin ancestor as the English word 'amicable', which is why both languages use the concept of 'friend' to describe peaceful or friendly qualities.
  • While amico means 'friend', Italians often use the word compagno to refer to a companion or partner, which carries a different emotional weight than a casual friend.

Examples in context

  • Questo è il mio amico.
    This is my friend.
    Tatoeba #677373 by Guybrush88, translation #675960 by CK
  • Questo è il mio amico Tom.
    This is my friend, Tom.
    This sentence shows how to introduce a friend by name using Questo è il mio amico.
    Tatoeba #1647201 by matsuteo, translation #1027273 by CK
  • Questo è il mio amico, Jamal.
    This is my friend, Jamal.
    Tatoeba #6198326 by Guybrush88, translation #5822970 by OsoHombre
  • Signora Rossi, mi permetta di presentarle un amico mio. È un piacere conoscerla!
    Mrs. Rossi, allow me to introduce you to a friend of mine. It's a pleasure to meet you!
  • Giulia, ti presento Antonio. È un amico mio di scuola super divertente!
    Giulia, let me introduce you to Antonio. He's a super fun friend from school!
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Example conversation

Alessandro is introducing a friend to Giulia at a party.

  1. Alessandro

    Ciao Giulia, questo è il mio amico Marco.
    Hi Giulia, this is my friend Marco.
  2. Giulia

    Ciao Marco, piacere di conoscerti!
    Hi Marco, nice to meet you!
  3. Alessandro

    Marco vive qui in città da poco.
    Marco has lived here in the city for a short time.
  4. Giulia

    Benvenuto in città, Marco!
    Welcome to the city, Marco!

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