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"Como es tu mejor amigo" is a form of "como es tu mejor amigo", a phrase which is often translated as "since he is your best friend". "Amiga" is a form of "amigo", a noun which is often translated as "friend". Learn more about the difference between "como es tu mejor amigo" and "amiga" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (general)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. since he is your best friend
Como es tu mejor amigo, pensé que sería el primero en llamarte para felicitarte por ganar el premio.Since he is your best friend, I thought he would be the first to call you to congratulate you on winning the prize.
b. as he is your best friend
Como es tu mejor amigo, Guille entenderá tu problema y te ayudará.As he is your best friend, Guille will understand your problem and will help you.
el amigo, la amiga, amigo(
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1. (companion)
a. friend
Me voy a juntar con unos amigos de la escuela este viernes.I'm going to get together with some friends from school this Friday.
b. pal (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Quedé con unas amigas para tomar algo.I arranged to go for something to eat with some pals.
c. buddy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Javier ha sido mi amigo desde hace años.Javier has been a buddy of mine for years.
d. mate (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi amigo y yo fuimos al cine ayer.My mate and I went to the cinema yesterday.
2. (lover)
a. boyfriend (masculine)
Mi amigo es muy tacaño y nunca paga nada.My boyfriend is very mean and never pays for anything.
b. girlfriend (feminine)
Mi amiga quiere que nos casemos, pero yo no quiero.My girlfriend wants us to get married, but I don't want to.
a. pal (colloquial) (masculine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡A ver, amigo! Deja de bromear.Look here, pal! Stop fooling around.
b. buddy (colloquial) (masculine) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Oye, amigo! No hay porque ser tan borde.Hey, buddy! There's no need to be so rude.
c. mate (colloquial) (masculine) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡A ver, amigo! Haz el favor de bajarle el volumen a la música.Come on, mate! Turn your music down, will you?
d. honey (colloquial) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mira, amiga; ya sabes lo que te voy a decir.Look, honey, you know what I'm going to say.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. friendly
Varios países amigos se unieron para ayudar a Haití después del temblor.Several friendly countries came together to assist Haiti after the earthquake.
a. keen on (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Jessica es amiga del teatro.Jessica's keen on the theater.
d. a fan of
No soy muy amigo de las películas de ciencia ficción.I'm not a huge fan of science fiction movies.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No soy muy amigo de la tecnología, pero entiendo su importancia.I don't really like technology, but I understand its importance.
Los británicos son muy amigos de hacer bricolaje y siempre están comprando artículos para la casa.The British love doing DIY and are always buying articles for the home.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
