compañías
/kom-pah-NEE-as/
companies
The word compañías means 'companies' or 'businesses' (corporations).
compañías(noun)
companies
?businesses or corporations
,firms
?legal or consulting businesses
corporations
?large, formal businesses
📝 In Action
Muchas compañías de tecnología están contratando nuevos empleados.
B1Many technology companies are hiring new employees.
Las compañías aéreas subieron el precio de los pasajes.
B2The airline companies raised the price of the tickets.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the plural form of the feminine noun 'compañía' (company). All adjectives describing it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'buenas compañías').
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
When referring to large corporations, 'compañías' or 'empresas' are both appropriate, but 'empresas' is sometimes slightly more general, while 'compañías' often implies a specific legal entity.
Compañías also means 'groups' or 'associations of people' (companionship).
compañías(noun)
groups
?associations of people
,groups of friends
?social circles
troupes
?performance groups (e.g., theater)
📝 In Action
A él le gustan las compañías alegres y ruidosas.
B2He likes cheerful and noisy groups of people.
Las compañías de teatro itinerantes viajaron por todo el país.
C1The traveling theater troupes journeyed throughout the entire country.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular vs. Plural
Remember that the singular form, 'compañía,' is often used to mean 'companionship' or 'being with someone' (e.g., 'Me gusta su compañía' - I like his company).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'compañías' in a social context, it refers to the people; if you hear it in a financial context, it refers to the businesses.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: compañías
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'compañías' to mean 'businesses'?
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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.