A comprehensive guide to friendship vocabulary in Spanish, covering terms for different types of friends, describing friendships, social activities, and more.
Understanding how to talk about friends is essential for building relationships in any language. This guide covers key Spanish vocabulary for different types of friends, describing friendships, common social activities, and expressing feelings about friendship. Plus, it includes example sentences to help you practice using the words in context.
Types of Friends
Here are some common Spanish terms for different kinds of friends. These words help you specify the nature of a friendship, from close friends to childhood buddies.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amigo / amiga | amigos / amigas | friend (m/f) | friends | Mi amiga Lucía es muy simpática. | My friend Lucía is very nice. |
| mejor amigo / mejor amiga | mejores amigos / mejores amigas | best friend (m/f) | best friends | Juan es mi mejor amigo desde la infancia. | Juan is my best friend since childhood. |
| amigo de la infancia / amiga de la infancia | amigos de la infancia / amigas de la infancia | childhood friend (m/f) | childhood friends | Tengo un amigo de la infancia que vive en México. | I have a childhood friend who lives in Mexico. |
| compañero / compañera | compañeros / compañeras | classmate/colleague (m/f) | classmates/colleagues | Marta es mi compañera de trabajo. | Marta is my work colleague. |
| amigo virtual | amigos virtuales | virtual friend | virtual friends | Conocí a un amigo virtual en un foro de Internet. | I met a virtual friend on an Internet forum. |
| amigo cercano / amiga cercana | amigos cercanos / amigas cercanas | close friend (m/f) | close friends | Tengo pocos amigos cercanos. | I have few close friends. |
| amigo del alma / amiga del alma | amigos del alma / amigas del alma | soulmate friend (m/f) | soulmate friends | Carla es mi amiga del alma. | Carla is my soulmate friend. |
| amigo pasajero / amiga pasajera | amigos pasajeros / amigas pasajeras | passing/acquaintance friend (m/f) | passing/acquaintance friends | Sólo tengo amigos pasajeros en esta ciudad. | I only have passing friends in this city. |
Friendship Vocabulary
These are common words used to describe friendships and the qualities of friends. They help you talk about the nature of your relationships.
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| la amistad | friendship | La amistad es muy importante en la vida. | Friendship is very important in life. |
| confiar | to trust | Confío mucho en mi mejor amiga. | I trust my best friend a lot. |
| apoyar | to support | Siempre apoyo a mis amigos en los momentos difíciles. | I always support my friends in difficult times. |
| compartir | to share | Compartimos secretos y risas. | We share secrets and laughter. |
| pasar tiempo juntos | to spend time together | Nos gusta pasar tiempo juntos los fines de semana. | We like to spend time together on weekends. |
| llamar / llamar por teléfono | to call / to phone | Le llamé anoche para preguntar cómo estaba. | I called her last night to ask how she was. |
| confiar en | to confide in | Puedo confiar en ella con cualquier problema. | I can confide in her with any problem. |
| salir juntos | to go out together | Vamos a salir juntos al cine. | We’re going out together to the movies. |
| visitar | to visit | Voy a visitar a mis amigos en Barcelona. | I’m going to visit my friends in Barcelona. |
| reunirse | to meet / get together | Nos reunimos todos los sábados en el parque. | We get together every Saturday in the park. |
La ___ es muy importante en la vida.
What is the Spanish word for 'friendship'?
amistad
'Amistad' is the noun for 'friendship,' referring to the relationship itself.
Describing Friendships
These phrases help you describe the quality and history of your friendships.
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somos amigos desde hace años. | We’ve been friends for years. | Somos amigos desde hace años y hemos vivido muchas cosas juntos. | We’ve been friends for years and have experienced many things together. |
| Tenemos mucho en común. | We have a lot in common. | Mis amigos y yo tenemos mucho en común. | My friends and I have a lot in common. |
| Nos entendemos bien. | We understand each other well. | Nos entendemos bien sin necesidad de hablar mucho. | We understand each other well without needing to talk much. |
| La amistad es sincera. | The friendship is sincere. | Nuestra amistad es sincera y duradera. | Our friendship is sincere and lasting. |
| A veces discutimos, pero nos reconciliamos. | Sometimes we argue, but we make up. | A veces discutimos, pero nos reconciliamos rápidamente. | Sometimes we argue, but we make up quickly. |
| Somos inseparables. | We’re inseparable. | Desde la universidad, somos inseparables. | Since college, we’re inseparable. |
Social Activities with Friends
Here is vocabulary for common activities people do together with friends.
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| salir a cenar | to go out for dinner | Vamos a salir a cenar con los amigos. | We’re going out for dinner with friends. |
| ir al cine | to go to the movies | ¿Quieres ir al cine esta noche? | Do you want to go to the movies tonight? |
| tomar un café | to have a coffee | Quedamos para tomar un café y charlar. | We arranged to have a coffee and chat. |
| hacer una fiesta | to have a party | Organizamos una fiesta en casa de Ana. | We organized a party at Ana’s house. |
| salir de paseo | to go for a walk | Salimos de paseo por el parque. | We went for a walk in the park. |
| jugar juegos | to play games | Nos gusta jugar juegos de mesa juntos. | We like to play board games together. |
| escuchar música | to listen to music | Escuchamos música y bailamos toda la noche. | We listened to music and danced all night. |
| viajar juntos | to travel together | Este verano viajamos juntos a la playa. | This summer we’re traveling together to the beach. |
| chatear | to chat (online) | Chateamos todos los días por WhatsApp. | We chat every day on WhatsApp. |
Feelings About Friends
Use these expressions to talk about your emotions and thoughts about friendship.
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| extraño a mis amigos | I miss my friends | Extraño a mis amigos cuando estoy lejos. | I miss my friends when I’m far away. |
| me llevo bien con… | I get along well with… | Me llevo bien con todos en mi grupo de amigos. | I get along well with everyone in my friend group. |
| estoy agradecido/a por… | I’m grateful for… | Estoy agradecida por tener amigos tan maravillosos. | I’m grateful to have such wonderful friends. |
| me siento solo/a | I feel lonely | A veces me siento sola sin mis amigos cerca. | Sometimes I feel lonely without my friends nearby. |
| mis amigos me hacen reír | my friends make me laugh | Mis amigos siempre me hacen reír, incluso en días difíciles. | My friends always make me laugh, even on hard days. |
___ a mis amigos cuando estoy lejos.
How do you say 'I miss my friends' in Spanish?
Extraño
'Extrañar' means 'to miss.' 'Extraño a mis amigos' expresses missing friends.
Conclusion
Now you have a solid foundation of Spanish friendship vocabulary, from naming different types of friends to describing relationships and social activities. Practice using these words in your own sentences to build confidence and connect more naturally in conversation. ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)
Flashcards (1 of 38)
- English Singular: friend (m/f)
- English Plural: friends
- English Example: My friend Lucía is very nice.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
