To sign "amigo" (which uses the standard ASL sign for "friend"), start by extending both index fingers and curving them into hook shapes, like the letter 'X'. Hook your right index finger over your left index finger. Then, release them, flip your hands so the bottom hand is now on top, and hook the index fingers together again.
Point to the person for 'he', sign 'my' by placing a flat hand on your chest, sign 'good' from the chin, and then use the hooked index fingers for 'amigo'.
Sign 'we' by moving your index finger from one shoulder to the other, sign 'years' by circling your fists, and finish with the 'amigo' sign to show your lasting friendship.
Sign 'let's go' with sweeping hands moving forward, then sign 'amigo' by hooking and flipping your index fingers to address your buddy.
Point to the person for 'he', sign 'my' by placing a flat hand on your chest, sign 'good' from the chin, and then use the hooked index fingers for 'amigo'.
Sign 'we' by moving your index finger from one shoulder to the other, sign 'years' by circling your fists, and finish with the 'amigo' sign to show your lasting friendship.
Sign 'let's go' with sweeping hands moving forward, then sign 'amigo' by hooking and flipping your index fingers to address your buddy.
Yes! Because ASL translates concepts rather than specific spoken words, the concept of a friend or buddy uses the exact same sign, regardless of whether you say 'friend' or 'amigo' in spoken language.
Not really. Most right-handed signers naturally start with their dominant right index finger hooking over the non-dominant left one first, but starting with the left hand on top is perfectly fine and won't change the meaning.
For a best friend, instead of the double hooking motion, you can use the 'R' handshape (crossed index and middle fingers) and pull it firmly back toward your chest to show a closer, tighter bond.
