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"Mi amiga" is a phrase which is often translated as "my friend", and "muchas gracias" is a phrase which is often translated as "thank you very much". Learn more about the difference between "mi amiga" and "muchas gracias" below.
mi amiga(
mee
 
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mee
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my friend
Por entonces, yo y mi amiga éramos dos chicas jóvenes en busca de diversión.At the time, me and my friend were two young girls looking for fun.
b. my girlfriend
Tengo la sensación de que mi esposo está un poco celoso de mi amiga.I have the feeling that my husband is a bit jealous of my girlfriend.
c. my pal
Comparto el departamento con mi amiga Estela.I share the apartment with my pal Estela.
d. my buddy
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Quieren que le pregunte a mi amiga si le apetece que salgamos con ustedes dos?Do you want me to ask my buddy if she feels like going on a double date with you two?
e. my mate
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Conozco a mi amiga María desde primaria.I've known my mate Maria since primary school.
a. my girlfriend
Mi amiga sabe que estoy separado de mi esposa.My girlfriend knows I'm separated from my wife.
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muchas gracias(
moo
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chahs
 
grah
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syahs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. thank you very much
¡Muchas gracias por la manzana!Thank you very much for the apple!
b. thanks a lot
Muchas gracias por llevarme al aeropuerto.Thanks a lot for taking me to the airport.
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