Compañía (en. Company)
/kompaˈɲia/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Group of people who engage in activities together.
The theater company will rehearse its new play.
La compañíade teatro ensayará su nueva obra.
Business or commercial entity.
He worked for years in an insurance company.
Trabajó durante años en una compañía de seguros.
Relationship of friendship or affection.
I prefer to enjoy the company of my friends.
Prefiero disfrutar de mi compañíade amigos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'compania', which means 'company', 'association'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to keep someone company
to be with someone so that they are not alone.
hacer compañía
theater company
group of actors that perform dramatic plays.
compañía de teatro
insurance company
company that offers policies to protect against risks.
compañía de seguros
Related Words
comp and
Link or connection between people.
comp y
to comment
To talk about something informally.
comentar
close friend
Close friend in a family context.
compadre
Slang Meanings
Good company
Today I am in good company with my friends.
Hoy estoy en buena compañía con mis amigos.
Company back
I’m going to look for company back because I feel lonely.
Voy a buscar compañía de vuelta porque me siento solo.