Meaning
company, companionship
- company, companionship, fellowship, society, people
- company, gathering, group, party (group of people)
- company, corporation, insurance company
- company, troupe
In a sentence
Stasera resto a casa in compagnia di Luca.
Tonight I'm staying home with Luca for company.
Hai già chiamato la compagnia di assicurazione?
Have you already called the insurance company?
Alla festa c'era una compagnia di ragazzi simpatici.
At the party there was a group of nice guys.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compagnia | feminine · singular |
| compagnie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'compagnia' for social groups or gatherings; 'azienda' is better for business entities.
- Avoid overusing 'compagnia' for 'company' in business contexts—'società' is more precise.
- Common in informal speech, especially for groups of friends or performers (e.g., 'una compagnia teatrale').