Acompañaban (en. Accompanied)

/akompaɲaˈβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of going alongside someone or something.
The musicians accompanied the singer on stage.
Los músicos acompañaban a la cantante en el escenario.
To carry out activities together with others.
She always accompanied her brother to school.
Ella siempre acompañaba a su hermano a la escuela.
To assist a person as support or help.
The parents accompanied their children to the school meeting.
Los padres acompañaban a sus hijos a la reunión escolar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accompanare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accompany someone
To go alongside someone as support or company.
acompañar a alguien
to accompany with music
To play music to complement an action or activity.
acompañar con música
to accompany in mourning
To be with someone who is experiencing a moment of sadness or loss.
acompañar en el duelo

Related Words

accompaniment
The action of accompanying or being alongside someone.
acompañamiento
accompanied
To be with another person, not only physically but also in emotional support.
acompañado
to accompany
The act of going in the company of someone.
acompañar

Slang Meanings

To go out partying with friends.
Last week, my friends accompanied me to the beach.
La semana pasada, los amigos me acompañaban a la playa.
To collaborate or help in an informal context.
My friends always accompany me when I have to move house.
Mis amigos siempre me acompañan cuando tengo que moverme de casa.