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/komˈpania/

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Translation

company, companionship

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin compania ('a sharing of bread'), a compound of cum ('with') and panis ('bread'). The same coinage gives English 'company' and 'companion'.

Origin
Latin
Root
compania
English cognates
company, companion

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcompañías

Examples

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She has been working at that international company for five years.

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I greatly appreciate your company during these difficult times.

trimestre.

The company announced new expansion plans this quarter.

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I really enjoyed his company during the trip.

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The insurance company took months to pay out.

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