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    Compañero (en. Buddy)

    /kompaˈɲeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A friend or mate with whom a close relationship is shared.
    My work companion always helps me.
    Mi compañero de trabajo siempre me ayuda.
    A person who is alongside another in an activity or circumstance.
    He was my partner in the school project.
    Él fue mi compañero en el proyecto escolar.
    Sexual or sentimental partner.
    She considers her companion to be her ideal partner.
    Ella considera a su compañero como su pareja ideal.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'companio', which means 'one who shares bread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Life partner
    A person with whom an important emotional bond is shared.
    compañero de vida
    Classmate
    A person who attends the same class or educational course.
    compañero de clase
    Co-worker
    A person with whom one works in the same place or project.
    compañero de trabajo

    Related Words

    Company
    The state of being alongside others.
    compañía
    Companionship
    A relationship of friendship and support among companions.
    compañerismo
    Study partner
    A person with whom one studies or shares educational subjects.
    compañero de estudios

    Slang Meanings

    Close comrade in an informal setting.
    That guy is a good companion; he is always willing to help.
    Ese tipo es un buen compañero, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.
    Companion of adventure or mischief.
    I went out with my buddy and we had a lot of fun.
    Salí con mi compañero de locuras y nos divertimos mucho.