acompañarse

/a.kom.paˈɲaɾ.se/
to accompany oneself

Me gusta acompañarme con música mientras trabajo.

I like to accompany myself with music while I work.


informal

To go or do something with oneself, often for comfort or enjoyment.

Acompañarse de un buen libro es relajante.

Accompanying oneself with a good book is relaxing.

This reflexive verb is often used to describe actions one does to keep oneself company or enhance an experience.

Pro Tip

Reflexive Usage

Remember that 'acompañarse' is a reflexive verb, so it always requires a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, etc.).

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'acompañar' (to accompany) with the reflexive pronoun 'se', indicating the action is done to oneself.

Usage Notes

This verb is commonly used in contexts where someone is doing something to keep themselves company or enhance their own experience.

Word Breakdown

a-
to
prefix
+
compañ-
companion
root
+
-ar
verb ending
suffix
+
-se
reflexive
suffix
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