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/kompaˈɲeɾo/

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Translation

companion; colleague

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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

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My work colleague always arrives late.

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He was my classmate at secondary school.

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He trusts his teammates.

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Her partner supported her a lot during the illness.

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I am looking for a flatmate to share the rent.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: compañero, compañía, presentar and 7 more words.