friendship

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfrendʃɪp/ AmE /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

noun en → es

1 RELATIONSHIP [uncountable] A2

the state of being friends with someone; the feeling that exists between people who are friends

amistad, relación de amigos

  • a friendship between somebody and somebody

Collocations close friendship · friendship with someone

  • Their friendship lasted for many years.

    Su amistad duró muchos años.

2 SOCIAL [uncountable] B1

the social relationships that exist between people who are friends; the state of being friendly and sociable with other people

amistad, relación social

  • a friendship between somebody and somebody

Collocations social friendship · friendship among people

  • Friendship is an important part of life.

    La amistad es una parte importante de la vida.

3 BENEFIT [uncountable] B2

the benefits that come from having friends; the advantages of being friendly with other people

ventajas, beneficios

  • friendship brings something

Collocations benefits of friendship · advantages of friendship

  • Friendship can bring happiness and support.

    La amistad puede traer felicidad y apoyo.

4 TRUST [uncountable] B2

the trust that exists between people who are friends; the feeling of being able to rely on someone as a friend

confianza, seguridad

  • trust in friendship

Collocations trust in friendship · reliance on friends

  • Friendship is built on trust.

    La amistad se basa en la confianza.

5 CULTURE [uncountable] C1

the cultural aspect of friendship; the way that people in a particular culture view and value friendships

aspecto cultural, valoración de la amistad

  • cultural aspects of friendship

Collocations cultural aspect of friendship · value of friendship in a culture

  • Friendship plays an important role in many cultures.

    La amistad juega un papel importante en muchas culturas.

6 HISTORY [uncountable] C1

the history of friendship; the way that friendships have developed over time in a particular culture or society

historia, evolución de la amistad

  • history of friendship

Collocations history of friendship · evolution of friendships

  • The history of friendship in ancient Greece.

    La historia de la amistad en Grecia antigua.

7 SOCIAL MEDIA [uncountable] B2

the concept of virtual friendships on social media platforms; the idea of having friends online through digital means

amistad en redes sociales, amigos virtuales

  • friendship in social media

Collocations virtual friendship · online friends

  • Friendship on social media can be superficial.

    La amistad en redes sociales puede ser superficial.

8 PHILOSOPHY [uncountable] C1

the philosophical concept of friendship; the study and analysis of what constitutes true friendship in a moral or ethical sense

concepto filosófico, estudio de la amistad

  • philosophical concept of friendship

Collocations philosophical concept of friendship · moral aspect of friendship

  • Friendship is a central theme in philosophical discussions.

    La amistad es un tema central en las discusiones filosóficas.