Compañeras (en. Companions)

[kompaˈɲeɾas]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women who share a work, study, or common activity environment.
My classmates are very kind.
Mis compañeras de clase son muy amables.
Friends or allies in a social context.
I can always count on my companions in difficult times.
Siempre puedo contar con mis compañeras en los momentos difíciles.
Women who participate in a group activity.
The female soccer team members are training hard.
Las compañeras del equipo de fútbol están entrenando duro.

Etymology

Derives from the Spanish 'compañera', which comes from the Latin 'companĭā', meaning 'company'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life companions
Women who are close friends and share meaningful experiences.
compañeras de vida
team members
Women who are part of the same team in sports or group activities.
compañeras de equipo
classmates
Women who attend the same class or educational course.
compañeras de clase

Related Words

compañera
Feminine form of compañero, referring to a person who accompanies or is in the same situation.
compañera
colleague
A person who works in the same workplace as another.
colega
friend
A person with whom a relationship of affection, trust, and sympathy is maintained.
amiga

Slang Meanings

Girls from the study group
The companions from the group are geniuses.
Las compañeras del grupo son unas genias.
Panas
My panas are the best companions.
Mis panas son las mejores compañeras.