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"Partner" in Italian: compagno / compagna
il compagno / la compagna
Note: also: il/la partner
Partner in Italian is often il compagno or la compagna (kohm-PAH-nyoh / kohm-PAH-nyah)—romantic or life partner without marriage. Work partners may be socio/a or partner (loanword).
Dinner intro
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How to pronounce compagno / compagna
Say it
kohm-PAH-nyoh
/komˈpaɲ.ɲo/
Compagno stresses PAH: kohm-PAH-nyoh. Soft gn like the ni in onion.
"Partner" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il compagno / la compagna | partner (romantic) Everyday relationship word. | Everyday relationship word. |
| il mio compagno | my partner (m) Introductions. | Introductions. |
| la mia compagna | my partner (f) Introductions. | Introductions. |
| partner | partner (loanword) Business or English-style dating talk. | Business or English-style dating talk. |
How to use compagno / compagna in real life
- 1Dinner intro
Ti presento la mia compagna, Giulia.
Meet my partner, Giulia.
La mia compagna.
- 2Travel plans
Viaggio sempre con il mio compagno.
I always travel with my partner.
Il mio compagno.
- 3Friendly question
Il tuo compagno viene alla festa?
Is your partner coming to the party?
Il tuo with tu.
Mistakes English speakers make with compagno / compagna
Incorrect: Lei è il mio compagno.
Correct: Lei è la mia compagna.
Use compagna for a woman.
Incorrect: Questo è il mio partner (solo inglese).
Correct: Questo è il mio compagno.
Prefer compagno/compagna for a life partner in Italian.
Good to know
Compagno/compagna can also mean classmate or comrade, so context matters. For a romantic partner it is normal and less formal than fidanzato when you are not engaged.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Introducing partners at an aperitivo
ChatPal
Questa è Sara, la mia compagna.
This is Sara, my partner.
You
Piacere! Il mio compagno arriva tra cinque minuti.
Nice to meet you! My partner arrives in five minutes.
ChatPal
Perfetto, così chiacchieriamo tutti insieme.
Perfect, then we can all chat together.
You
Sì, lui è un po' timido all'inizio.
Yes, he's a bit shy at first.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Partner" in Italian
Compagno or fidanzato?
Fidanzato/a often implies engagement or a serious labelled boyfriend/girlfriend. Compagno/a is a common partner word.
Can it mean classmate?
Yes—compagno di classe. Context clears the meaning.
How do I say my partner?
Il mio compagno or la mia compagna.
Is partner used in Italian?
Yes as a loanword, especially at work; for romance, compagno/a still sounds more Italian.
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