Friend in Spanish

Here you will learn all the words for friend in Spanish. Full word list.

NumberSpanishin English
1compañerobuddy
2camaradapal
3personaperson
4conocidoacquaintance
5admiradoradmirer
6afectoaffection
7aliadoally
8amigoamigo
9asociarassociate
10partidariobacker
11benefactorbenefactor
12benefactorabenefactress
13aumentador de presiónbooster
14novioboyfriend
15hermanobro
16hermanobrother
17brotebud
18amigosbuddies
19compañerobuddy
20campeónchampion
21amigochum
22compañera de clasesclassmate
23amigo cercanoclose friend
24colegacolleague
25camaradacomrade
26confidenteconfidant
27confidenteconfidante
28amigotecrony
29querido amordear love
30tipodude
31amigofella
32compañerofellow
33amigo míofriend of mine
34amistosofriendly
35amigosfriends
36Noviagirlfriend
37chicosguys
38ayudantehelp helper
39persona de ayudahelp person
40amigo informalinformal pal
41íntimointimate
42compañeromate
43mi amigomy friend
44camaradapal
45amigospals
46compañeropartner
47patrónpatron
48personaperson
49ayudante de personaperson helper
50amante de la personaperson lover
51relación personaperson relation
52compañero de juegoplaymate
53protagonistaprotagonist
54compañero de escuelaschoolmate
55compañerosidekick
56amigo compañerosidekick buddy
57alma gemelasoul mate
58patrocinadorsponsor
59seguidorsupporter
60partidario estanciasupporter stay
61actividad de viajetravel activity
62compañero de trabajoworkmate
63tu amigoyour friend
64leylaw
65cochecar
66ciudadcity
67comunidadcommunity
68nombrename
69presidentepresident
70equipoteam
71minutominute
72ideaidea
73niñokid
74cuerpobody
75informacióninformation
76espaldaback
77padreparent
78caraface
79otrosothers
80nivellevel
81oficinaoffice
82puertadoor
83saludhealth
84personaperson
85Arteart
86guerrawar
87historiahistory
88fiestaparty
89resultadoresult
90cambiochange
91Mañanamorning
92razónreason
93investigaciónresearch
94niñagirl
95chicoguy
96momentomoment
97aireair
98profesorteacher
99fuerzaforce
100educacióneducation

Friend. Buddy. Pal. There are a lot of ways to say ‘friend’ in English, so therefore it is not at all surprising that there are a number of ways to say friend in Spanish Just as someone wouldn’t say ‘friend’ on repeat in English, it’s a great idea to mix different Spanish words for friend. After all, a large knowledge of synonyms is a great way to prove that you’ve got a great command of the language.

Here are some of the best alternative words for ‘friend,’ or ‘amigo,’ in Spanish. After all, amigo is rather formal; these are much more colloquial.

Top Friend in Spanish

“Jefe”

Let’s start with one of the most famous ones. Jefe literally means ‘boss’ in Spanish (think of it as a cognate of ‘chief’), but it can be much broader in Spanish. In English, we’re starting to see this, as people refer to someone they don’t know well, but want to create a bit of a bond with (if only for the moment), call someone ‘boss.’

“Vato”

Ever want to call someone a ‘dude’? Then vato is the word for you! Vato has a number of meanings, from dude to buddy to pal. In many ways, it is one of the most versatile words in the language.

“Primo”

Do you have a friend who you regard as a brother? Then in Spanish you’d likely refer to them as a primo. It might literally mean cousin, but it has the same close meaning of someone who is practically family.

“Gordito / Gordita”

Speaking of family, you’re probably going to want to use this one on someone you regard closely and who has a good sense of humor. While it might sound like a pastry, when you call someone a gordito, you’re calling them a little chubby one. Think of it like referring to some as ‘big guy’ in English.

“Pollito”

Have you ever felt the desire to call someone cute, charming, darling, or adorable? In that case, you’ll want to know about the word ‘pollito’ in Spanish. It technically means ‘little chicken,’ but can be used to describe anything that is endearing.

Riskier Spanish Words for Friend

Many of the above you can use with just about anyone, with some common sense. However, the next few are a bit riskier; see if native speakers use them on you first, then try to read the situation. Here are a few more ways to say friend in Spanish.

“Lobo / Loba”

Do you know someone who is sly, charming, or maybe a little manipulative. In that case, they’re like a wolf – so lobo is a great word to describe their actions.

“Chismoso / Chismosa”

In the UK, the expression ‘fish monger’s wife’ is used to describe someone who constantly gossips. In Spanish, they are called a chismoso or chismosa, depending on the person’s gender.

“Idiota”

Sometimes, we use ‘idiot’ as an insult, while other times it is a term of endearment. It is a lot like that in Spanish, too.

“Cabrón”

Much like idiota, calling someone a goat or a jack*** is either a way to express some sort of intimacy, or to start a fight. Take your pick and use this one wisely. It can also be used to describe a guy who has a lot of, ahem, accompaniment.

“Zorra”

Just as a Cabrón may have a lot of girlfriends, a zorra is a woman who has a lot of boyfriends. It’s best for most guys to avoid this, but if you’re laughing with your female friends (and are female yourself) you may be able to get away with it.

“Guapo/a”

Chances are that you know that guapo means handsome, but it can also be used to describe someone sarcastically. Needless to say, this one can be inflammatory, or hilarious, depending on how you use it.

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