compañero

A person who accompanies or shares an activity, journey, situation, or experience with another; a companion.

Etymology

From Late Latin companio, companionis, literally “one who shares bread,” from com- “with” and panis “bread”; related to Spanish compañía.

Collocations

A person who works or studies in the same place or group as another; a colleague, coworker, or classmate.

Etymology

From Late Latin companio, companionis, literally “one who shares bread,” from com- “with” and panis “bread”; related to Spanish compañía.

Collocations

A fellow member of a political, union, military, or ideological group; a comrade.

Etymology

From Late Latin companio, companionis, literally “one who shares bread,” from com- “with” and panis “bread”; related to Spanish compañía.

Collocations

Helpful, supportive, and cooperative toward others, especially in a group or workplace.

Etymology

From the noun compañero, by extension from the idea of acting like a good companion.

Collocations