companhia

[kõ.pa.ˈni.ə]

nounfemininepl: companhias

company

1. A business or commercial enterprise

She works for a large insurance company.

Ela trabalha para uma grande companhia de seguros.

2. The state of being with another person; companionship

I enjoy his company on these long walks.

Gosto da companhia dele nestes longas caminhadas.

3. A group of people assembled together

We had company over for dinner last night.

Tivemos companhia em casa para jantar ontem à noite.

4. A military unit or theatrical troupe

The dance company performed at the theater.

A companhia de dança se apresentou no teatro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

companhia

Standard usage for both business and companionship contexts

São Paulo

companhia

Commonly used in business districts; 'Companhia' often capitalized for formal companies

Portugal

companhia

Standard usage; slightly more formal than colloquial alternatives

em companhia de (in the company of)

fazer companhia (to keep someone company)

companhia agradável (pleasant company)

ter companhia (to have company/visitors)

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