Acompañadas (en. Accompanied)
/akompaˈɲaðas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One that goes alongside another or others.
Administrative notes must be accompanied by the relevant documents.
Las notas administrativas deben ser acompañadas de los documentos pertinentes.
One that has company or is in company.
Meals are accompanied by a refreshing drink.
Las comidas están acompañadas de una bebida refrescante.
In music, it refers to an instrument that supports the main melody.
The melody was accompanied by guitar chords.
La melodía fue acompañada por acordes de guitarra.
Etymology
From the verb accompany, derived from the Latin 'accompanare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accompanied by
next to something or someone, in the company of.
acompañadas de
to go accompanied
to move alongside someone.
ir acompañadas
to be accompanied
in the company of someone or something.
estar acompañadas
Related Words
accompany
to unite someone with others.
acompañar
company
the presence of someone else.
compañía
complement
to add something that is missing.
complementar
Slang Meanings
To be part of a group.
She is always accompanied by her friends.
Siempre va acompañada con sus amigos.
To arrive at a place with someone.
That party is always accompanied by good music.
Esa fiesta siempre está acompañada de buena música.