Acompañe (en. Accompany)

/akompaˈɲe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go with someone to a place.
I accompany him to the doctor.
Yo le acompaño al médico.
To offer company to someone.
She always accompanies her grandmother.
Ella siempre acompaña a su abuela.
To hold or carry something along with another thing.
This dish goes well with meat.
Este plato acompaña bien la carne.
To be part of something alongside another thing.
The wine pairs well with the cheese.
El vino acompaña el queso.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accompañare', which means 'to go alongside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Accompany someone
To be alongside someone in an activity.
Acompañar a alguien
Accompany your meal
To serve an additional food that complements a main dish.
Acompañe su comida

Related Words

accompaniment
Act of accompanying.
acompañamiento
company
Group of people who are together.
compañía

Slang Meanings

To be by someone's side.
Whenever there's a problem, my friend accompanies me.
Siempre que hay un problema, mi amigo me acompaña.
To keep company in social situations.
I'm going to the party, do you want me to accompany you?
Voy a la fiesta, ¿quieres que te acompañe?