Este es mi amigo
/este es mi amiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this is my friend" is translated into Spanish as Este es mi amigo.
This phrase is used to introduce a friend to another person. Replacing "amigo/amiga" with compa (mate/companion) or the slang term pana (buddy) makes the expression more casual.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use specific informal terms to say "this is my friend": In Mexico, you can use Él/ella es mi cuate. In Peru, you can use Él/ella es mi pata. And in Spain, you can use Él/ella es mi colega to mean a friend or colleague.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the friend being introduced is female, you must change the masculine forms to feminine forms: Este becomes Esta and amigo becomes amiga (e.g., Esta es mi amiga). To introduce multiple friends, use the plural forms Estos son mis amigos for a group of males or a mixed-gender group or Estas son mis amigas for a group consisting only of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/este es mi amiɡo/
Did you know?
- The term pata in Peru, used to say 'this is my friend', literally translates to 'leg' or 'paw'.
- The word amigo shares a common root with the Latin verb amō, which means 'to love'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, introducing a friend with Este es mi amigo is often accompanied by a single handshake or a brief hug, depending on the level of closeness.
Examples in context
- Este es mi amigo Tom.This is my friend, Tom.This sentence shows how to include a name after the phrase using Este es mi amigo.Tatoeba #1037618 by Shishir, translation #1027273 by CK
- Ricky, este es mi amigo Suzuki.Ricky, this is my friend Suzuki.This sentence demonstrates how to address someone by name before introducing your friend using Este es mi amigo.Tatoeba #920979 by Shishir, translation #29680 by CN
- Este es mi amigo Juan. Nos conocemos desde la infancia.This is my friend Juan. We have known each other since childhood.
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Example conversation
María introduces Mateo to another person at a party.
- MaríaHola, este es mi amigo Luis.Hello, this is my friend Luis.
- MateoMucho gusto, Luis.Nice to meet you, Luis.
- MaríaLuis, este es Mateo.Luis, this is Mateo.
- MateoHola, es un placer conocerte.Hi, it is a pleasure to meet you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amigo, es, este, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
