Inklingo

How to Say "desk mate" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “desk mate” is “compañera” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a person sharing a desk or adjacent seating
Two young girls sitting at adjacent school desks in a brightly lit classroom, both focusing on an open textbook placed between them, illustrating classmates.

Examples

Mi compañera de clase me prestó sus apuntes.

My classmate lent me her notes.

Necesito encontrar una nueva compañera de piso para el mes que viene.

I need to find a new flatmate for next month.

English Loan Words

Mistake: “Using 'roomie' instead of 'compañera de piso/cuarto'.”

Correction: While 'roomie' is understood in some youth circles, using 'compañera de piso' (Spain) or 'compañera de cuarto' (Latin America) is much clearer and more standard.

Learn Spanish with Inklingo

Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.