Amigas

/əˈmiːɡəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of amiga; female friends or female companions (from Spanish).

Etymology

From Spanish 'amigas,' plural feminine of 'amigo,' from Latin 'amicus' (friend). Borrowed into English through contact with Spanish-speaking communities, especially in the American Southwest and modern multicultural contexts.

Kelly Says

While 'amie' comes from French culture, 'amigas' entered English more recently through Spanish, showing how English continuously borrows friend-words from languages we interact with, like a friendship scrapbook of our cultural connections.

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Gender History

Spanish feminine plural of 'amigo' (friend). Gendered form specifies female friends, while 'amigos' can include mixed or all-male groups.

Inclusive Usage

In English, use 'friends.' In Spanish, use 'amigos/amigas' only when gender is relevant; otherwise 'amigos' for mixed groups or unspecified.

Inclusive Alternatives

["friends","companions","amigos/as"]

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