Compañía (en. Company)

/kom.paˈɲi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Association of people working together to carry out a project.
The company was founded in 1990 by a group of entrepreneurs.
La compañía fue fundada en 1990 por un grupo de emprendedores.
Commercial entity that offers goods or services.
The telecommunications company offers internet plans.
La compañía de telecomunicaciones ofrece planes de internet.
A group of people who gather to enjoy each other's company.
I enjoy the company of my friends on weekends.
Disfruto de la compañía de mis amigos los fines de semana.

Etymology

From the Latin 'companĭa', which means 'group of people who share bread'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have company
To be accompanied by someone.
tener compañía
To keep someone company
To provide presence to someone so that they are not alone.
hacer compañía
Theater company
A group dedicated to performing theatrical representations.
compañía de teatro
Insurance company
A company that offers insurance.
compañía de seguros

Related Words

Companion
Person who accompanies or collaborates in an activity.
compañero
Accompaniment
The action of accompanying someone.
acompañamiento
Companionship
Relationship of friendship and solidarity among companions.
compañerismo

Slang Meanings

The company of friends
When I am with the company of friends, I feel happy.
Cuando estoy con la compañía de amigos, me siento feliz.
Compu
Let's go to the compu to see what plans we have today.
Vamos a la compu a ver qué planes tenemos hoy.