Spanish Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Spanish word
colega
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈleɣa/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)colleague
Example
Mi colega me ayudó con el proyecto.
My colleague helped me with the project.
More examples
Ayer salí con un colega después del trabajo.
Yesterday I went out with a colleague after work.
Core concept
A person who works in the same organization or professional field and collaborates on tasks.
Common phrases
un colega de trabajo
work colleague
mi colega
my colleague
salir con un colega
go out with a colleague
Similar words
compañero: Member of the same group or place who participates in shared activities.
compañero de trabajo: Employee at the same company who works there as a staff member.
colega de oficina: Coworker who shares the same office and is seen there regularly.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que desempeña funciones en la misma organización o campo profesional y colabora con otras personas en tareas laborales.
Word origin
From Medieval Latin collega, formed from com- 'together' and legare 'to appoint', originally meaning someone appointed to work together.
Usage tips
- In casual speech, colega often implies a friendly, informal relationship, so compañero de trabajo or specifying the company or department gives a more neutral or formal description.
Other meanings
- matenoun
- peernoun