Comitiva (en. Retinue)

/ko.mi.'ti.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of people who accompany an important person or who is traveling.
The president's retinue arrived at the airport on time.
La comitiva del presidente llegó al aeropuerto a tiempo.
A set of attendees or companions.
The tourists' group visited several historical sites.
La comitiva de turistas visitó varios sitios históricos.
A group that accompanies someone for a celebration or event.
The friends formed a retinue to celebrate his birthday.
Los amigos formaron una comitiva para celebrar su cumpleaños.

Etymology

From Latin 'comitiva', which refers to a group of companions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to form a retinue
To form a group to accompany someone.
hacer comitiva
to go in a group
To travel or move in a group.
ir en comitiva
honor guard
Group of people who guard or accompany an important figure.
comitiva de honor

Related Words

to accompany
To go with someone.
acompanar
delegation
A group of people designated to represent others.
delegación
group
A set of people.
grupo

Slang Meanings

Party or celebration in a group.
Today there is a gathering at Juan's house to celebrate his anniversary.
Hoy hay una comitiva en casa de Juan para celebrar su aniversario.
Group of friends that meets regularly.
I always go out with my group on weekends.
Siempre salgo con mi comitiva los fines de semana.