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masculine

/kompaˈɲeɾo/

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Translation

companion; colleague

Word origin

From Late Latin 'companio' ('one who shares bread with you'), from 'com-' (with) and 'panis' (bread). The same root gives English 'companion' and 'company'.

Origin: Latin
Root: companio
English cognates: companion, company

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcompañeros

Examples

My work colleague always arrives late.

He was my classmate at secondary school.

He trusts his teammates.

Her partner supported her a lot during the illness.

I am looking for a flatmate to share the rent.

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This word is part of lesson 13.