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Spanish friend becomes an egomaniac once acne clears up (5)

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amigo

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'spanish friend' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for amigo that I've seen before include "Friend from Spain?" , "buddy abroad?" , "friend from Barcelona" , "A Spanish pal" , "friend abroad" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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