companheira

[kõ.pa.ˈɲɛj.ɾə]

nounfemininepl: companheiras

companion (female); partner (female); girlfriend; mate

1. A female friend or associate; someone who accompanies or spends time with another

She is my best companion.

Ela é minha melhor companheira.

2. A female romantic partner or girlfriend

He introduced his companion to his family.

Ele apresentou sua companheira à sua família.

3. A female member of a group, organization, or political movement

Our comrade fights for justice.

Nossa companheira luta pela justiça.

4. A female animal that lives or works alongside another

The horse's companion was a goat.

A companheira do cavalo era uma cabra.

NYC Slang

babe, chick, boo, shorty

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

companheira

Standard usage for female companion, girlfriend, or partner

Portugal

companheira

Standard usage; also used for political comrade

São Paulo

parceira

Alternative for romantic partner in casual speech

Rio de Janeiro

mina

Very informal slang for girlfriend

companheira de jornada (companion/partner in life's journey)

companheira de luta (fellow fighter; comrade in struggle)

companheira de quarto (roommate)

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