compañero
Americannoun
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(in the southwestern U.S.) a male companion or partner.
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(in Latin America) a male worker, coworker, or comrade.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of compañero
1835–45, < Spanish, equivalent to compañ ( a ) company + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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“I have participated in the recovery of five bicycles. What makes me most happy is seeing a compañero with his recovered bike,” says Solano.
From The Verge • Jul. 30, 2021
Nor does God exist there, according to miners like Morales; instead, a spiritual compañero, or companion, known as Tío, or Uncle, presides.
From Time • Jun. 16, 2011
“No, compañero, I’m not wearing jewelry,” I reply.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
It is Gomez who is first heard saying: “I’ve been thinking, compañero, now we’ve got everything straight so far, that our best plan will be to stay where we are till the other matter’s fixed.”
From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Reid, Mayne
Before his breath had settled down to a normal routine, Gootes had rushed upon him with an enthusiastic, "Ah, Rafello muchacho, give to me the abrazo; como usted, compañero?"
From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward
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