People can do things together. A companion joins an activity.

The idea

Put con before the noun naming the companion: con mi hermana.

Examples

  • Ceno con mi hermana hoy.I am having dinner with my sister today.
  • Pablo camina con su abuelo.Pablo walks with his grandfather.
  • Vamos con los vecinos al cine.We are going to the cinema with the neighbours.
  • La niña juega con su amiga.The girl plays with her friend.
  • Trabajo con una compañera nueva.I work with a new colleague.
  • El gato duerme con el niño.The cat sleeps with the boy.

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Watch out

Do not replace con with de: that can indicate possession instead of company.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the word meaning “with”: Camino ___ mi prima. (con / de)

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    con

    con introduces the person joining the walk.

  2. Choose the word meaning “with”: Almuerzo ___ mis amigos. (con / de)

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    con

    con links the meal to the companion.

  3. Choose the word meaning “with”: Voy ___ el médico. (con / de)

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    con

    con names who accompanies the speaker.

Use it today

Describe an activity you do with a friend.