Compañera (en. Companion)

/kompaˈɲeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman who shares an activity, situation, or connection with another person.
My work partner always supports me in my projects.
Mi compañera de trabajo siempre me apoya en mis proyectos.
Friend or study partner.
That university companion helped me with the exam.
Esa compañera de la universidad me ayudó con el examen.
Woman who is part of a group or community.
In the book club, each companion brings a different book.
En el club de lectura, cada compañera trae un libro diferente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'companiona', which means 'companion' or 'woman who accompanies'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Life partner
Woman with whom one shares a romantic or partner relationship.
compañera de vida
Work partner
Woman who works in the same place or on the same project as another person.
compañera de trabajo
Study partner
Woman who attends the same educational institution as another person.
compañera de estudios

Related Words

Male companion
Male person who accompanies or assists another.
compañero
Company
Group of people who are together.
compañía
Accompanying person
Person who accompanies another.
acompañante

Slang Meanings

Girl
That girl who goes with you is really fun.
Esa chava que va contigo es muy divertida.
Partner
My partner and I have a business together.
Mi socia y yo tenemos un negocio juntas.