Spanish word

acompañante

Pronunciation

IPA/akompaˈɲante/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)companion

Example

¿Quién será tu acompañante en la fiesta?

Who will be your companion at the party?

Illustration for acompañante (companion)

More examples

Mi acompañante médico me asistió durante la cita.

My medical attendant assisted me during the appointment.

Core concept

Person who accompanies someone to provide temporary company or assistance.

Common phrases

  • acompañante de viaje

    travel companion

  • acompañante médico

    medical attendant

  • acompañante de boda

    wedding date

Similar words

compañero: Spends time alongside others at school or work as a colleague or classmate.
amigo: Maintains a close, affectionate personal bond with another person.
pareja: Forms a romantic or marital partnership with another person.
cuidador: Provides care and practical support to a sick, injured, or dependent person.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que va con otra a un lugar o evento para brindarle compañía o asistencia.

Word origin

An agent noun formed from acompañar ('to accompany') and the suffix -ante, literally naming a person who accompanies.

Usage tips

  • Acompañante usually suggests temporary or practical accompaniment, while compañero or compañera tends to mark a partner or longer-term companion.

Other meanings

  • attendantnoun

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