pal

a close friend or companion, especially in an informal context

amigo(a), colega, compinche

• my pal

Collocations pal friend

• He's my best pal.

  Él es mi mejor amigo.

a place where people gather, especially for social or recreational activities

lugar, sitio, lugar de reunión

• the pal

Collocations hang out at the pal

• The park is a great pal for kids to play in.

  El parque es un gran lugar para que los niños jueguen.

used as an informal greeting or farewell, similar to 'hey'

¡hola!, ¡oigan!

• pal

• Pal, what's up?

  ¡Hola!, ¿qué pasa?

used to refer to a person or thing in an informal way

tío, tipo, cosa

• pal

• That pal over there is always late.

  Ese tipo allí siempre llega tarde.

used to refer to a person or thing in an affectionate way, often implying familiarity

amigo(a), colega, compinche

• pal

• My pal is coming over tonight.

  Mi amigo viene esta noche.

used to refer to a person or thing in an ironic or mocking way, often implying disapproval

tío, tipo, cosa

• pal

• That pal thinks he's so cool.

  Ese tipo cree que es tan genial.

used to refer to a person or thing in an ironic way, often implying that the person or thing is not as good as they claim to be

tío, tipo, cosa

• pal

• That pal says he's a great cook.

  Ese tipo dice que es un gran cocinero.

used to refer to a person or thing in an ironic way, often implying that the person or thing is not as good as they claim to be

tío, tipo, cosa

• pal

• That pal thinks he's a genius.

  Ese tipo cree que es un genio.