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"Yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I", and "mi amiga" is a phrase which is often translated as "my friend". Learn more about the difference between "yo" and "mi amiga" below.
yo(
yoh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (psychology)
mi amiga(
mee
ah
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mee
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gah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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.
d. my buddy (United States)
Regionalism used in the 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 (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Conozco a mi amiga María desde primaria.I've known my mate Maria since primary school.
2. (my lover)
a. my girlfriend
Mi amiga sabe que estoy separado de mi esposa.My girlfriend knows I'm separated from my wife.
