acompañar
/a.kom.paˈɲaɾ/To accompany or go with someone or something
Voy a acompañar a mi amigo al aeropuerto.
I'm going to accompany my friend to the airport.
La música acompaña perfectamente la película.
The music perfectly accompanies the movie.
Commonly used to indicate physical or emotional support.
To serve as an addition or complement to something
Este vino acompaña bien el pescado.
This wine goes well with the fish.
Often used in culinary contexts to describe food pairings.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Acompañar' is often used with the preposition 'a' when referring to people and 'con' when referring to things.
⚡Gold Rule
Preposition Choice
Use 'a' with people (e.g., 'acompañar a mi madre') and 'con' with objects (e.g., 'acompañar con una ensalada').
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'accompagnare', derived from 'companio' (companion) with the prefix 'a-' (to).
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'acompañar' is often used in both literal and figurative senses, such as accompanying a person or adding a complement to something.