Compañeros (en. Companions)
kompaˈɲeɾos
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who are part of a group or community.
We can always count on our classmates.
Siempre podemos contar con nuestros compañeros de clase.
Colleagues or friends who support each other.
Work colleagues often feel like a second family.
Los compañeros de trabajo suelen ser como una segunda familia.
People who share an activity, for example, sports or studies.
Team members celebrated their victory together.
Los compañeros de equipo celebraron su victoria juntos.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'companionem', which means 'the one who shares the bread'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
adventure companions
People who share exciting experiences together.
compañeros de aventura
work colleagues
Colleagues who work in the same place.
compañeros de trabajo
to be someone's companion
To accompany or associate with someone in an activity.
ser compañero de alguien
Related Words
comrade
Close friend or companion, often used in military or solidarity contexts.
camarada
colleague
Person who works in the same profession or occupation.
colega
friend
Person who has a relationship of mutual affection.
amigo
Slang Meanings
Bro
How's it going, bro? Ready to go out with the companions?
¿Qué tal, bro? ¿Listo para salir con los compañeros?
Pana
He is my pana, he always supports me like a companion.
Él es mi pana, siempre me apoya como un compañero.