A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AMIGA

Tue, 20 Feb '24
Spanish girlfriend
Wed, 3 May '23
Bestie, in Bolivia
Wed, 12 Oct '22
Close chica
Tue, 16 Aug '22
Spanish friend
Tue, 15 Feb '22
Pal, in Pamplona
Sun, 26 Sep '21
German : Freundin :: Spanish : ___
Wed, 12 May '21
Guadalajara gal pal
Mon, 25 Jan '21
Spanish girlfriend