Kilo Lingo

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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.

instituto.

He was my classmate at secondary school.

.

He trusts his teammates.

.

Her partner supported her a lot during the illness.

compartir alquiler.

I am looking for a flatmate to share the rent.

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This word is part of lesson 13.