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How to Say "teammates" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “teammates” is “compañeros” — use this word when referring to people you work with on a project, study with in a class, or are part of a team in a general sense, like a sports team..

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compañeros

kohm-pah-NYEH-rohs/kompaˈɲeɾos/

NounA1General
Use this word when referring to people you work with on a project, study with in a class, or are part of a team in a general sense, like a sports team.
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Examples

Mis compañeros de equipo siempre me apoyan.

My teammates always support me.

¿Conoces a mis compañeros de clase? Son muy simpáticos.

Do you know my classmates? They are very friendly.

Mis compañeros de trabajo y yo vamos a almorzar juntos hoy.

My colleagues and I are going to have lunch together today.

Fueron excelentes compañeros durante la misión.

They were excellent teammates during the mission.

Gender Use for Groups

Even if the group is mixed (contains women and men), Spanish uses the masculine plural form 'compañeros' to refer to everyone.

Confusing Singular/Plural

Mistake: “Using 'compañero' (singular) when talking about more than one person.”

Correction: Make sure you use 'compañeros' (plural) when describing multiple people: 'Todos mis compañeros...'

socios

SOH-see-ohs/ˈsoθjos/

NounA2General
Choose this word for partners in a business venture, a game where you have specific partners, or members of a club or organization.
A small group of diverse individuals standing together smiling, each wearing a small, matching circular badge, representing club members.

Examples

Los socios del club de ajedrez se reúnen los martes.

The chess club partners meet on Tuesdays.

Todos los socios del gimnasio tienen acceso a la piscina.

All the members of the gym have access to the pool.

Necesitamos dos socios más para nuestro equipo de tenis.

We need two more partners (teammates) for our tennis team.

Interchangeable Use

In this context, 'socios' and 'miembros' (members) are often interchangeable, but 'socios' often implies a paid or registered status.

Compañeros vs. Socios

Learners often confuse 'compañeros' and 'socios'. While 'compañeros' is broader and can include classmates or project collaborators, 'socios' implies a more formal partnership or membership, often with shared responsibilities or benefits, like in a business or a club.

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