amigo muy cercano
/amiɡo mui θeɾkano/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "very close friend" is amigo muy cercano.
This phrase describes a person with whom one has a strong emotional bond and a deep personal connection. While amigo simply means friend, adding muy cercano specifies the depth of that emotional bond.
Which one should you use?
While amigo muy cercano is a standard way to describe the relationship, amigo íntimo is a common alternative that emphasizes a deeper level of intimacy or secrecy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, you may hear the colloquial term parcero or its shortened form parce used to refer to a very close friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender with the friend being described. Use amiga muy cercana for a single female friend, amigos muy cercanos for a group of male friends or a mixed-gender group and amigas muy cercanas for a group consisting only of female friends.
Did you know?
- In Argentina and Uruguay, a very close friend is often called a compañero or even boludo in very informal, slang-heavy settings among peers.
- In Mexico, a very close friend might be called compadre or comadre, terms that originally refer to the godparents of one's children.
- The Colombian term parcero originates from the word comparcer, which was used to describe partners in a specific type of business or labor.
Examples in context
- Daniel es un gran amigo. Siempre está dispuesto a ayudar en cualquier situación.Daniel is a great friend. He's always ready to help in any situation.
- Juan y yo somos compañeros del alma. Nos entendemos sin necesidad de palabras.Juan and I are very close friends. We understand each other without the need for words.
- María es mi amiga de toda la vida. Hemos pasado por todas las etapas juntas.María is my lifelong friend. We have gone through all stages of life together.
- ¡Hola, parce! ¿Quieres salir a tomar algo hoy?Hey, buddy! Do you want to go out for a drink today?
- Necesito hablar con un amigo muy cercano.I need to talk to a very close friend.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their social circle.
- Lucía¿Quién es ese chico de la foto?Who is that boy in the photo?
- DanielÉl es un amigo muy cercano.He is a very close friend.
- LucíaParece que se llevan muy bien.It seems you get along very well.
- DanielSí, nos conocemos desde niños.Yes, we have known each other since we were children.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
