Acompañando (en. Accompanying)

/akompɑˈɲando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go with someone, usually to not leave them alone.
I am accompanying my friend to the doctor.
Estoy acompañando a mi amigo al médico.
To provide company to someone.
She is dedicated to accompanying the elderly in their homes.
Ella se dedica a acompañando a ancianos en su hogar.
To musically combine something with another thing.
The pianist is accompanying the singer.
El pianista está acompañando al cantante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accompanare', which means 'to go in company'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not going alone
To be with someone so as not to be alone in a situation.
no ir solo
accompanying someone in their pain
To be beside someone who is suffering.
acompañar a alguien en su dolor
accompanying to the rhythm
To follow the beat or rhythm of a music.
acompañando al ritmo

Related Words

to accompany
To perform the action of going with someone.
acompañar
company
A group of people who come together.
compañía
companion
A person who accompanies another.
acompañante

Slang Meanings

To accompany in difficult situations.
I am always there, I accompany those who need me.
Siempre estoy ahí, acompaño a los que me necesitan.
To accompany at a party or celebration.
Let's go to the party, always accompanying the group.
Vamos a la fiesta, siempre acompañando al grupo.