close friend

[kloʊs frend]

nounpl: close friends

amigo íntimo

1. A person with whom one has a strong bond of affection and trust, characterized by deep familiarity and frequent interaction

She has been my close friend since childhood.

Ela tem sido minha amiga íntima desde a infância.

2. A confidant; someone with whom one shares personal thoughts and secrets

I told my close friend about my worries.

Contei ao meu amigo íntimo sobre minhas preocupações.

NYC Slang

day one / ride or die

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

amigo íntimo / amigo próximo

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

parceiro / parça

Colloquial slang variant commonly used

São Paulo

amigo de verdade

Emphasis on genuine friendship

Portugal

amigo chegado / amigo íntimo

Formal and standard usage

thick as thieves

two peas in a pod

amigos de alma

amigos do peito

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