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compañías

kom-pah-NEE-as/kompaˈɲias/

“compañías” means “companies” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

companies, firms

Also: corporations
NounfB1
A colorful storybook illustration depicting three stylized, distinct buildings standing side-by-side: a tall glass skyscraper, a mid-sized factory with smokestacks, and a small, colorful storefront.

📝 In Action

Muchas compañías de tecnología están contratando nuevos empleados.

B1

Many technology companies are hiring new employees.

Las compañías aéreas subieron el precio de los pasajes.

B2

The airline companies raised the price of the tickets.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • compañías privadas – private companies
  • compañías multinacionales – multinational companies

groups, groups of friends

Also: troupes
NounfB2
A simple illustration of four diverse people (two adults, two children) standing closely together and smiling, representing a social group or association.

📝 In Action

A él le gustan las compañías alegres y ruidosas.

B2

He likes cheerful and noisy groups of people.

Las compañías de teatro itinerantes viajaron por todo el país.

C1

The traveling theater troupes journeyed throughout the entire country.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • grupos (groups)
  • asociaciones (associations)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "compañías" in Spanish:

corporations→troupes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: compañías

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'compañías' to mean 'businesses'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
compañía(company, companionship, firm (singular)) — Noun
compañero(companion, colleague, partner) — Noun
acompañar(to accompany) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from Late Latin *companio*, which literally meant 'one who shares bread with you.' This origin highlights the core idea of association, collaboration, and sharing, which applies both to friends and business partners.

First recorded: 11th century (in related forms)

Cognates (Related words)

French: compagnieItalian: compagnia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'compañías' feminine or masculine?

It is a feminine plural noun. You must use feminine plural articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las compañías,' 'las buenas compañías').

How do I say 'I like having company'?

You would use the singular form: 'Me gusta tener compañía.' The plural 'compañías' is usually reserved for multiple groups or commercial entities.