amigas

Amigas is the plural feminine form of amiga, a Spanish noun meaning female friend. It refers to a group of women or girls who share friendship. The masculine plural amigos covers men or mixed-gender groups, while amigas specifically denotes women.

Grammar and usage: The definite article las amigas means “the female friends.” Possessive phrases include mis amigas (“my friends”), tus amigas, nuestras amigas, and so on. When referring to a mixed-gender group, most speakers use the masculine plural amigos, or a gender-inclusive form such as amigos y amigas or amig@s in writing. In everyday speech, amigas can stand alone as a term for a circle of female friends.

Cultural context: In Spanish-speaking cultures, female friendships are common and often central to social life. The term is widely used in casual conversation, social media, literature, music, and film to describe close friends who are women. The concept emphasizes solidarity, shared experiences, and mutual support.

Examples: “Voy a cenar con mis amigas esta noche.” “Las amigas de Laura organizaron la fiesta.” “Siempre puedo contar con mis amigas.”

See also: Amigo; Amiga; Gendered language in Spanish; Amistad.