Compañia (en. Company)

/kom.paˈɲi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of people united by a common interest.
The company decided to expand its business abroad.
La compañía decidió expandir su negocio en el extranjero.
Commercial entity that sells goods or services.
The phone company launched a new rate plan.
La compañía de teléfonos lanzó un nuevo plan de tarifas.
State of being with other people.
I like to spend my free time in good company.
Me gusta pasar mi tiempo libre en buena compañía.

Etymology

From the Latin 'companĭa', which means 'company, association'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the company of
next to someone.
en compañía de
to keep someone company
to be with someone so as not to be alone.
hacer compañía
theater company
group of actors who perform plays.
compañía teatral

Related Words

to accompany
to go with someone or to be with someone.
acompañar
companion
person who accompanies or with whom something is shared.
compañero
associate
person who is linked to another in some type of activity.
asociado

Slang Meanings

To have someone close so as not to feel alone.
I always look for company when I go out.
Siempre busco compañía cuando salgo de casa.
Group of friends or acquaintances who frequent a place.
I’m going to that bar with my company.
Voy a esa bar con mi compañía.