Spanish word meaning friends, commonly used in English to refer to close companions or buddies. Plural form of 'amigo.'
From Spanish 'amigo' meaning 'friend,' derived from Latin 'amicus' (friend), from 'amare' (to love). The word entered English through contact with Spanish speakers, particularly in the American Southwest, and became popular in casual speech.
The adoption of 'amigos' into English reflects the beautiful way languages borrow warmth from each other - sometimes a foreign word captures a feeling better than native alternatives. The Spanish concept of 'amigo' carries connotations of loyalty and warmth that have made it universally appealing across cultures.
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