Amico (transl. Friend)
🗓️ 6 maggio 2024 — Dive into today's Italian word of the day, its origins, and its uses. Explore Italian language and culture with us!
/aˈmi.ko/
Grammatica
Part of speech
Noun or adjective
Definizione
Friend; referring to someone with whom you share a bond of mutual affection outside of your family or romantic relationships.
As an adjective, it describes attitudes, expressions, or environments that are warm, welcoming, or conducive to friendship. It can also indicate favorability or support in various contexts.
Esempi
Noun
Giulio è un amico fedele.
Giulio is a loyal friend.
Stefania è un’amica che conosco da anni.
Stefania is a friend I've known for years.
Ho molti amici, ma pochi sono intimi.
I have many friends, but few are close.
Le mie amiche mi supportano sempre.
My friends always support me.
Adjective
Enrico Mentana è il volto amico del telegiornale di LA7.
Enrico Mentana is the friendly face of LA7 news.
La notte è amica dei ladri.
Night is the friend of thieves.
220 e 284 sono i primi numeri amici.
220 and 284 are the first friendly numbers.
Il governo ha introdotto nuove politiche amiche della famiglia.
The government has introduced new family-friendly policies.
Espressioni
Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro.
Literal
Whoever finds a friend finds a treasure.Similar English expression
A friend is a treasureCultural Note
There’s a 1981 Italian adventure comedy film called Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro, starring the comedy team of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, that is easy to understand if you want to practice your listening skills.
Essere migliori amici / Essere amici del cuore
Literal
Being best friends / Being friends of the heartSimilar English expression
Being best friends
Amici amici e poi ti rubano la bici
Literal
Friends friends and then they steal your bikeSimilar English expression
Better to be cautious than overconfident!
Per i più curiosi
The word 'amicizia' (friendship) is derived from the Latin 'amicitia', stemming from 'amicus' (friend), which itself comes from 'amare' (to love), suggesting that a friend is someone you love or cherish.
The diminutive forms of 'amico/a' are amichetto/a, often used affectionately for children's friends or emerging romantic interests.
If you are already proficient in Italian, we suggest you watch the movie Amici Miei. Friendship is portrayed through the humorous and poignant escapades of a group of middle-aged men in Florence. The film highlights the importance of camaraderie and the bittersweet aspects of aging, making it a poignant exploration of friendship in its many forms.
Amici di Maria De Filippi is one of Italy's longest-running and most popular talent shows. Its theme of friendship permeates even competitive environments, promoting camaraderie among the contestants.
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