Compañeras

Compañeras is the feminine plural form of compañera, a Spanish noun meaning a female companion, partner, or associate. It is used to describe a woman who shares a relationship, activity, or space with the speaker—such as a coworker, classmate, roommate, or life partner.

Common uses include compañeras de trabajo (female coworkers), compañeras de clase (female classmates), and compañeras de piso (female roommates). The term signals familiarity and cooperation and, depending on context, can be formal or affectionate. In casual speech, it often conveys camaraderie among women who share a task or goal.

In social, educational, or political contexts, compañeras is frequently employed to emphasize solidarity among women, for example in feminist or labor movements. When referring to a mixed-gender group, the masculine form compañeros is used, or speakers may adopt gender-inclusive phrasing such as “compañeras y compañeros” to include all members.

Translation and nuance can vary by region and context. While compañera can denote a life partner in a broad sense, more specific terms like pareja or esposa are common for formal romantic relationships. The precise sense of compañeras depends on tone, setting, and cultural norms within a given Spanish-speaking community.