Compañera (en. Companion)

/kom.pa.ˈɲe.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman who has a relationship of companionship or friendship with another person.
She is my work colleague.
Ella es mi compañera de trabajo.
Woman who is part of a group or team.
My classmates are very friendly.
Mis compañeras de clase son muy amables.
Woman who shares the same home or life.
My roommate and I have different schedules.
Mi compañera de cuarto y yo tenemos horarios diferentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'companiona', which means table companion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life partner
Woman with whom one has a romantic and life relationship.
compañera de vida
work colleague
Woman who works alongside another person in the same place.
compañera de trabajo
study partner
Woman who studies alongside another person.
compañera de estudios

Related Words

companionship
Feeling of solidarity and friendship among companions.
compañerismo
companion
Man who accompanies or shares something with another person.
compañero
to accompany
Being next to someone to provide company.
acompañar

Slang Meanings

Girl
That girl is my classmate.
Esa chava es mi compañera de clases.
Comrade
My comrade always helps me with the tasks.
Mi camarada siempre me ayuda con las tareas.