Amigo — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)gō/ ami·go

Meaning & Definition of Amigo

Amigo (noun)

  1. friend

Amigo (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "is it all right if I bring my amigo Ben to the party?"

    similar: alter ego, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Amigo

The most common words with a similar meaning to Amigo:

Chiefly British: mate
alter ego, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, musketeer, pal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Amigo

Words with the opposite meaning of Amigo:

enemy, foe

Related Words for Amigo

acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly

Near Antonyms of Amigo

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Word Forms of Amigo

Inflections: amigos

Origin & Etymology of Amigo

borrowed from Spanish, going back to Latin amīcus amiable

First known use: 1813

Frequently Asked Questions about Amigo

What does "Amigo" mean?

"Amigo" means friend. As a noun, it is defined as: friend.

What is another word for "Amigo"?

Other words for "Amigo" include alter ego, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante and crony. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Amigo" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Amigo"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Amigo". Common alternatives include alter ego, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar and friend.

What is the opposite of "Amigo"?

Antonyms of "Amigo" include enemy and foe. Near antonyms include adversary, antagonist, competitor and opponent.

How do you use "Amigo" in a sentence?

Examples of "Amigo" in a sentence: "is it all right if I bring my amigo Ben to the party?".

Is "Amigo" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Amigo" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Amigo"?

"Amigo" is pronounced /ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)gō/ and divided into syllables as ami·go.

What is the origin of the word "Amigo"?

"Amigo" comes from borrowed from Spanish, going back to Latin amīcus amiable. First known use: 1813.