Acompañantes (en. Companions)

/ako̞m.paˈɲan.tes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: People who go with someone to provide company.
Example Sentence: The companions of the conference were very attentive.
Los acompañantes de la conferencia estuvieron muy atentos.
Definition: Accompaniments served alongside a main dish.
Example Sentence: The side dishes are the accompaniments to the dinner.
Las guarniciones son los acom­pañantes de la cena.
Definition: In music, instruments or voices that accompany a main melody.
Example Sentence: The singer's companions were exceptional.
Los acom­pañantes del cantante eran excepcionales.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'acompañar', with the suffix '-ante' indicating an agent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: luxury companions
Meaning: People who provide very pleasant company.
acompañantes de lujo
Phrase: ideal companions
Meaning: People perfectly suited for an activity or event.
acompañantes ideales
Phrase: I don't need companions
Meaning: Expression indicating a preference to be alone in an activity.
no necesito acompañantes

Related Words

Related Word: accompany
Description: To go in the company of someone.
acompañar
Related Word: company
Description: State of being with someone.
compañía
Related Word: assist
Description: To go to an event or activity.
asistir

Slang Meanings

Meaning: One-night companions
Example: You can find one-night companions on different apps.
Puedes encontrar acompañantes de una noche en diferentes aplicaciones.
Meaning: Travel companions
Example: I'm looking for travel companions for my upcoming vacation.
Busco acompañantes de viaje para mis próximas vacaciones.