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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAmigo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aˈmiɣo
"Invitó a su amigo a la fiesta."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A close friend or companion.
"He invited his chums over for a movie night." - 2
A term used for a fellow student or roommate, especially in British English.
"During their time at university, they became chums."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 17th century, the word is likely a shortened form of 'chamber-fellow', referring to someone sharing a room at a university. Over time, the meaning evolved from a roommate to a close friend or companion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chum" is said worldwide
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Pote
Transliteration: pɔt
"Il a invité son pote à la fête."
Kumpel
Transliteration: ˈkʊmpl̩
"Er hat seinen Kumpel zur Feier eingeladen."
Amico
Transliteration: aˈmiːko
"Ha invitato il suo amico alla festa."
Amigo
Transliteration: aˈmiɣo
"Invitó a su amigo a la fiesta."
Amigo
Transliteration: aˈmiɡu
"Ele convidou seu amigo para a festa."
दोस्त
Transliteration: dost
"उसने अपने दोस्त को पार्टी में बुलाया।"
朋友
Transliteration: péngyǒu
"他邀请了他的朋友参加派对。"
친구
Transliteration: ching-gu
"그는 그의 친구를 파티에 초대했다."
友達
Transliteration: tomodachi
"彼は友達をパーティーに招待した。"
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