Meaning
companion; partner
- companion; mate
- classmate; schoolmate
- partner
- comrade
In a sentence
Il mio compagno vive con me da due anni.
My partner has been living with me for two years.
Hai visto il tuo compagno di classe oggi?
Did you see your classmate today?
I miei compagni non hanno capito la domanda.
My classmates didn't understand the question.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compagno | masculine · singular |
| compagni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'compagno' for close friends or partners; 'amico' is more casual. Avoid with strangers.
- In relationships, 'compagno/a' implies cohabitation or serious commitment, unlike 'ragazzo/a'.
- Feminine form is 'compagna'; plural is 'compagni' (masc.) or 'compagne' (fem.).