Amistades (en. Friendships)

/amisˈtades/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Social relationships based on camaraderie and affection.
Friendships are essential for a fulfilling social life.
Las amistades son fundamentales para una vida social plena.
The group of friends that a person has.
Her network of friendships includes people from different countries.
Su red de amistades incluye a gente de diferentes países.

Etymology

From the Latin 'amicitas', which means 'relationship of friendship.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make friends
To establish new friendships.
hacer amistades
to lose friends
To stop having contact or relationship with friends.
perder amistades
to cultivate friendships
To work on maintaining and strengthening friendships.
cultivar amistades

Related Words

friendly
Showing friendship.
amistoso
friendship
An affectionate relationship between people.
amistad
companionship
A relationship of friendship and solidarity among peers.
compañerismo

Slang Meanings

Close friend.
She is my best friend, we are more than friends, we are sisters.
Ella es mi mejor amiga, somos más que amistades, somos hermanas.
That group of friends with whom you share everything.
I have a group of friends that I go out with every weekend.
Tengo un grupo de amistades con las que salgo cada fin de semana.