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    Colega (en. Colleague)

    /koˈleɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who works in the same place as another person.
    My colleague and I collaborate on the project.
    Mi colega y yo colaboramos en el proyecto.
    A friend or companion in a professional setting.
    I always consult with my colleagues before making a decision.
    Siempre consulto a mis colegas antes de tomar una decisión.
    A member of the same profession or activity.
    The colleagues from the medical field met to discuss advancements.
    Los colegas del área de medicina se reunieron para discutir avances.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'collega', which means work partner.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bond with colleagues
    To unite and strengthen ties among companions.
    hacer piña con los colegas
    to be a colleague of
    To have a professional relationship with someone.
    ser colega de
    to hang out with colleagues
    To enjoy leisure time with companions.
    pasar el rato con los colegas

    Related Words

    companion
    A person who accompanies or shares an activity.
    compañero
    professional
    A person who practices a profession.
    profesional
    worker
    A person who performs a work activity.
    trabajador

    Slang Meanings

    Trusted colleague.
    That guy is a solid colleague, he's always there to help.
    Ese tipo es un colega de fierro, siempre está ahí para ayudar.
    A close friend at work.
    My office colleague is like a brother to me.
    Mi colega de la oficina es como un hermano para mí.