compañero masc./fem.

1. classmate, colleague, companion

person who shares an activity, place, or job

• Mi compañero de clase vive cerca.My classmate lives nearby.
• Trabajo con mi compañero.I work with my colleague.

2. partner, significant other

person with whom one has a romantic relationship

• Laura es mi compañera.Laura is my partner.
• Vive con su compañero.She lives with her partner.

3. teammate, fellow member, comrade

member of the same group or team

• Los compañeros del equipo llegaron temprano.The teammates arrived early.
• Compañeros, empezamos la reunión.Colleagues, let’s start the meeting.