amico

friend

noun ah-MEE-koh Common

Origin: Latin amicus.

Usage Note

Amico has an irregular plural: amici (m), amiche (f) — the -c- hardens to -ch- before -e/-i to preserve the 'k' sound. The feminine singular is amica. The phrase fare amicizia means to become friends. Amico can also be used adjectivally (una nazione amica = a friendly nation).

Examples

"Il mio amico abita a Milano."

Natural Translation

My friend lives in Milan.

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