amigo

[ə-ˈmē-ɡō]

nounmasculinepl: amigos

friend

1. a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically excluding sexual or family relations

He is my best friend.

Ele é meu melhor amigo.

2. a person who is not an enemy; an acquaintance or associate

We're friends from work.

Somos amigos do trabalho.

3. a supporter or sympathizer of a cause, organization, or movement

a friend of the environment

um amigo do meio ambiente

NYC Slang

homie, bro, buddy

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

amigo

standard usage; informal variant 'meu amigo' is very common

Rio de Janeiro

meu parça

slang for close friend

São Paulo

amigo

standard usage with occasional slang 'macho'

Portugal

amigo

standard usage; 'colega' more common for work associates

amigo da onça (false friend; literally 'jaguar's friend')

ser amigo de alguém desde criança (to be lifelong friends)

amigo de verdade (true friend)

amigos para sempre (friends forever)

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