as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
is it all right if I bring my amigo Ben to the party?
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Recent Examples of amigos
Amigos son los amigos (Friends Will Be Friends, 1989–1992), Grande, Pá!
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
And now, with his passing, along with McQueen and Malcolm — Brown’s famous three amigos who rode into our hearts and enthralled millions, are no more.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
Like so many of his amigos, Carlos Arody Cuevas De La Cruz is handy with a knife, at least according to his rap sheet.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That conservative part of the Democratic Party, adios amigos, goodbye.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Memes circulated afterward suggesting that Petro had caved to Trump, or that the two were newfound amigos.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
After 40 years, Chevy Chase wants to get the amigos back together.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
And now, with his passing, along with McQueen and Malcolm — Brown’s famous three amigos who rode into our hearts and enthralled millions, are no more.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
Like so many of his amigos, Carlos Arody Cuevas De La Cruz is handy with a knife, at least according to his rap sheet.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That conservative part of the Democratic Party, adios amigos, goodbye.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Memes circulated afterward suggesting that Petro had caved to Trump, or that the two were newfound amigos.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
After 40 years, Chevy Chase wants to get the amigos back together.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amigos
Noun
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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With so many of his friends and rivals stuck on shore, Botin acknowledged his lead in the standings didn’t give him the usual sense of satisfaction.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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That begins with Singleton and Strnad, two veteran buddies who’ve been handsomely rewarded for their efforts and will now be tasked with rewarding the organization’s faith.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The family said Momo and Rylan are buddies, and sometimes when Rylan is feeling upset or sick, Momo provides comfort.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Amigos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amigos. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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