Acompañante (en. Companion)

/akomanˈjante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Person who accompanies another at an event, activity, or trip.

He is my companion at the wedding.

Él es mi acompañante en la boda.

Food served alongside another as a complement.

Rice is a perfect side dish for chicken.

El arroz es un acompañante perfecto para el pollo.

Person who offers companionship to someone, especially in public places.

He looked for a companion for his trip to Paris.

Buscó un acompañante para su viaje a París.

From the verb 'acompañar', which comes from the Latin 'accompaniare'.

perfect companion

Ideal person who provides companionship.

acompañante perfecto

musical companion

Musician who plays alongside another or a group.

acompañante musical

travel companion

Person who accompanies on a journey.

acompañante de viaje

accompaniment

Action of accompanying.

acompañamiento

to accompany

To go with someone to provide company.

acompañar

company

State of being with others.

compañía

Companion in the context of informal dating.

I bring a companion so I don't go to the party alone.

Llevo un acompañante para no ir solo a la fiesta.

Term used in entertainment venues to refer to certain people.

I saw several companions at the club last night.

Vi a varios acompañantes en el club anoche.