No. 745 in Spanish
compañero
"Compañero" means "companion" or "partner."
In a sentence
Mi compañero de trabajo siempre llega temprano.
My coworker always arrives early.
In this sentence, 'compañero' refers to a colleague or coworker— someone who shares the workplace.
Este libro es nuestro compañero de viaje indispensable.
This book is our indispensable travel companion.
Here, 'compañero' is used metaphorically to describe something that accompanies us, like a useful item during a trip.
Donde va María, su compañero siempre la sigue.
Wherever María goes, her partner always follows her.
In this case, 'compañero' refers to a significant other or partner, indicating a close personal relationship.
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