Spanish · Family & People
Amiga
Female friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female friend.
Example
Voy al cine con mis amigas.
I am going to the cinema with my friends.
Etymology
'Amiga' comes from 'amica', the feminine form of the Latin 'amicus'. It has been adopted into modern Spanish as a term for female friends.
How & Where It’s Used
'Amiga' is often used in informal contexts and everyday conversation among women. It is commonly found in various Spanish-speaking cultures.