Amigo
/ɑˈmiːɡoʊ/noun
A friend or companion, especially in Spanish.
Did you know?Spanish amigo descends from Latin amīcus, which is tied to the same ancient love-root that gave English words like amicable and even the idea of intimacy as a bond of affection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂em-
“to love, to be fond of”
Latin
Latin
amāre
“to love”
Latin
Latin
amīcus
“a friend, beloved person”
Old Spanish
Old Spanish
amigo
“a friend, companion”
Modern English
English
amigo
“a friend, especially in Spanish contexts”