acompaño

/a-kom-PA-nyo/

I accompany

An illustration of an adult and a child walking happily together on a sunny path holding hands, symbolizing accompanying someone.

Acompaño means 'I accompany' someone on a journey.

acompaño(Verb)

A1regular ar

I accompany

going somewhere with someone

I go with

escorting or joining someone

Also:

I escort

formal assistance

I see off

taking someone to the door/station

📝 In Action

Yo te acompaño al aeropuerto si quieres.

I will go with you to the airport if you want.

¿Vas al supermercado? Acompaño a mi hermana primero.

Are you going to the supermarket? I'm accompanying my sister first.

Siempre acompaño a mi abuela cuando va al médico.

I always go with my grandmother when she goes to the doctor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ir con (to go with)
escoltar (to escort)

Antonyms

abandonar (to abandon)

Common Collocations

Acompaño a la salida – I'll see you out (to the exit)
Acompaño con gusto – I'll accompany you happily

💡 Grammar Points

Direct Object

Since 'acompaño' means 'I go with,' the person you are accompanying acts as the direct object. You do not need the preposition 'con' (with) afterward. For example: 'Yo acompaño a María' (I accompany María), not 'Yo acompaño con María'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Con'

Mistake: "Yo acompaño con mi amigo."

Correction: Yo acompaño a mi amigo. The verb 'acompañar' already includes the idea of 'with'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Informal

Using 'acompaño' is polite and common. If someone says 'Gracias por acompañarme,' they are thanking you for your time and presence.

An illustration of two musicians collaborating, one playing a cello and the other playing a simple tambourine next to them, demonstrating playing along with a musical performance.

In music, acompaño means 'I play along with' the main performer.

acompaño(Verb)

B1regular ar

I play along with

musical performance

I complement

food or elements that go well together

Also:

I go well with

pairing items

I provide background music for

setting the scene

📝 In Action

Yo acompaño la melodía con la guitarra.

I play the guitar along with the melody.

Para esta cena, acompaño el pescado con un vino blanco seco.

For this dinner, I pair the fish with a dry white wine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

armonizar (to harmonize)
maridar (to pair (food/wine))

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Con' in this Context

When talking about pairing or complementing, you MUST use the preposition 'con' (with) to introduce the element that is being added. Example: 'Acompaño el plato con arroz' (I accompany the dish with rice).

An illustration showing one figure standing next to a sitting, sad figure and gently placing a hand on their shoulder in a comforting stance, symbolizing emotional support.

Acompaño can also mean 'I support' someone emotionally or morally.

acompaño(Verb)

B2regular ar

I support

giving moral or emotional support

I stand by

showing solidarity

Also:

I back up

offering reinforcement

📝 In Action

En este momento difícil, acompaño a la familia con mis pensamientos.

In this difficult time, I support the family with my thoughts.

Yo siempre acompaño las decisiones de mi equipo, aunque sean arriesgadas.

I always back up my team's decisions, even if they are risky.

Word Connections

Synonyms

apoyar (to support)
respaldar (to back up)

Common Collocations

Acompaño el sentimiento – I share the feeling (of sadness/grief)

💡 Grammar Points

Emotional Use

When used figuratively, 'acompaño' emphasizes shared experience or solidarity, often translated as 'I stand with' or 'I offer my support to'.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedacompaña

yoacompaño

túacompañas

ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañan

nosotrosacompañamos

vosotrosacompañáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedacompañaba

yoacompañaba

túacompañabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañaban

nosotrosacompañábamos

vosotrosacompañabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedacompañó

yoacompañé

túacompañaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañaron

nosotrosacompañamos

vosotrosacompañasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedacompañe

yoacompañe

túacompañes

ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañen

nosotrosacompañemos

vosotrosacompañéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedacompañara/acompañase

yoacompañara/acompañase

túacompañaras/acompañases

ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañaran/acompañasen

nosotrosacompañáramos/acompañásemos

vosotrosacompañarais/acompañaseis

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: acompaño

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'acompaño' in the sense of musical pairing?

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Word Family

acompañar(to accompany (infinitive)) - verb

compañía(company, companionship) - noun

acompañamiento(accompaniment (music/food)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't I need 'con' (with) after 'acompaño' when talking about a person?

The verb 'acompañar' already means 'to go with someone.' If you say 'Acompaño a mi amigo,' the idea of 'with' is already built into the verb, making the extra 'con' unnecessary and incorrect.

How is 'acompaño' different from just saying 'voy con' (I go with)?

'Acompaño' often implies a more supportive or directed action, like escorting or staying by someone's side, rather than just happening to go to the same place. It is generally more polite and formal than 'voy con'.