Compañero (en. Buddy)

/kom.paˈɲe.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person with whom an activity or situation is shared.
My classmate always helps with homework.
Mi compañero de clase siempre ayuda con los deberes.
A friend or partner who has a close relationship.
He is a good life partner.
Es un buen compañero de vida.
A person who is in the same group or team.
The coworkers are organizing a party.
Los compañeros de trabajo organizan una fiesta.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'companionem', which means 'one who eats with another'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good companion
A person who is loyal and provides support.
buen compañero
work colleague
A person who works in the same place as another.
compañero de trabajo
life partner
A person with whom one shares a romantic relationship.
compañero de vida

Related Words

camaraderie
A feeling of friendship or solidarity among companions.
compañerismo
company
The presence of someone who offers company or friendship.
compañía
companion
A person who accompanies another.
acompañante

Slang Meanings

Close friend.
That guy is my companion; we are always together.
Ese tipo es mi compañero; siempre estamos juntos.
Buddy at the party.
Bring your friends to the meeting.
Trae a tus compañeros a la reunión.