acompañante
/ah-kom-pah-nyahn-teh/
companion
An acompañante is a companion who joins someone on their journey.
acompañante(noun)
companion
?a person who goes along with someone
,partner
?a person accompanying another to an event
escort
?formal or professional companion
,chaperone
?someone supervising a younger person
,plus-one
?a guest brought to a party
📝 In Action
Cada paciente puede tener un acompañante en la habitación.
A2Each patient can have one companion in the room.
¿Vas a traer un acompañante a la fiesta?
B1Are you bringing a plus-one to the party?
💡 Grammar Points
One word for both genders
This word doesn't change its ending. Use 'el' for a man and 'la' for a woman, but the word always stays 'acompañante'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't say 'acompañanta'
Mistake: "La acompañanta."
Correction: La acompañante. Words ending in -ante usually stay the same for everyone.
⭐ Usage Tips
In the hospital
In Spanish-speaking countries, an 'acompañante' is often the family member who stays with a patient to help them, which is a very common cultural practice.
In cooking, an acompañante refers to a side dish that complements the main meal.
acompañante(noun)
side dish
?food that goes with a main course
,accompaniment
?something that complements another thing
garnish
?decorative food accompaniment
📝 In Action
La ensalada es el acompañante perfecto para este pescado.
B1Salad is the perfect side dish for this fish.
El vino tinto es un gran acompañante para la carne roja.
B2Red wine is a great accompaniment for red meat.
⭐ Usage Tips
Food vs. People
While 'guarnición' is the specific word for a side dish, using 'acompañante' sounds very natural and slightly more flexible.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acompañante
Question 1 of 2
If you are going to a wedding and the invitation says you can bring an 'acompañante,' what does it mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'compañero' and 'acompañante'?
'Compañero' usually refers to someone you share a status with (like a classmate or coworker), while 'acompañante' is specifically someone who is physically going somewhere with you at that moment.
Can I use 'acompañante' for music?
Yes! An 'acompañante' can be a musician (like a pianist) who plays along with a singer.