Italian Word · Beginner
amico/a
friend
Pronunciation: a-MEE-ko/a
Meaning
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
Example
Ho incontrato un vecchio amico al bar.
I met an old friend at the bar.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice amico/a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Italian word.