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How to Say "She's my best friend" in Italian
Express your closest female friendship in Italian with 'Lei è la mia migliore amica'. Perfect for introducing your best pal.
Lei è la mia migliore amica.
LAY ay LA MEE-ah meel-YOH-rah ah-MEE-kahneutral
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Use this when introducing a very close female friend to someone new. It's also suitable for talking about her in conversation with others.
Alternatives
- È la mia migliore amica.Often the 'Lei' (she) is dropped in casual speech.
- È la mia amica del cuore.This is a more affectionate and poetic way to say 'my dearest friend'.
Ways to get it wrong
Amica vs Amico
Remember 'amica' is for a female friend, 'amico' for a male friend.
Migliore vs Meglio
'Migliore' is the adjective meaning 'best'; 'meglio' is the adverb meaning 'better'.
A small cultural note
Friendships are often very important and deeply felt in Italy, so using 'migliore amica' signifies a significant bond.
Frequently asked
How to say she is my friend?
You can say 'Lei è mia amica' for 'She is my friend'. 'Migliore' specifically means 'best'.
What if my best friend is male?
For a male best friend, you would say 'Lui è il mio migliore amico.' Remember to change 'amica' to 'amico'.
Can I use 'amica del cuore' for anyone?
'Amica del cuore' is a very warm and personal term, best reserved for someone you consider extremely close, like a sister.
