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"Roommate" in Spanish: compañero de cuarto / compañera de cuarto
el compañero de cuarto / la compañera de cuarto
Roommate is el compañero de cuarto or la compañera de cuarto. For a shared flat, many also say el compañero de departamento. Keep compañero de cuarto for shared lodging.
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How to pronounce compañero de cuarto / compañera de cuarto
Say it
kom-pah-NYEH-roh deh KWAHR-toh
/kom.paˈɲe.ɾo ðe ˈkwaɾ.to/
kom-pah-NYEH-roh deh KWAHR-toh. Quarto-like cuarto. Soft d in de.
"Roommate" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el compañero de cuarto / la compañera de cuarto | roommate Default for someone sharing your room or lodging. | Default for someone sharing your room or lodging. |
| compañero de departamento | apartment mate Common when you share a flat, not only a bedroom. | Common when you share a flat, not only a bedroom. |
| buscar compañero de cuarto | to look for a roommate Ads and WhatsApp housing posts. | Ads and WhatsApp housing posts. |
| mi compañera de cuarto | my roommate (f) Feminine form for a woman. | Feminine form for a woman. |
How to use compañero de cuarto / compañera de cuarto in real life
- 1Apartment ad
Busco un compañero de cuarto serio.
I'm looking for a reliable roommate.
Compañero de cuarto is standard in listings.
- 2Splitting rent
Mi compañera de cuarto paga la luz.
My roommate pays the electricity.
Compañera de cuarto for a female roommate.
- 3Morning routine
Mis compañeros de cuarto cocinan temprano.
My roommates cook early.
Plural compañeros de cuarto for more than one.
Mistakes English speakers make with compañero de cuarto / compañera de cuarto
Incorrect: Mi roommate limpia la cocina.
Correct: Mi compañero de cuarto limpia la cocina.
Use compañero de cuarto, not English roommate.
Incorrect: Ella es mi compañero de cuarto.
Correct: Ella es mi compañera de cuarto.
Change to compañera for a woman.
Good to know
Good to knowHousing ads across Latin America often say se busca compañero de cuarto. Departamento means apartment; piso is more Spain.
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Dividing chores at home
ChatPal
¿Tu compañero de cuarto lava los platos?
Does your roommate wash the dishes?
You
A veces. Mi compañera de cuarto barre hoy.
Sometimes. My roommate sweeps today.
ChatPal
Entonces ustedes turnan las tareas.
So you take turns with the chores.
You
Sí, y compartimos la comida.
Yes, and we share the food.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roommate" in Spanish
Gender of roommate words?
Compañero de cuarto (m), compañera de cuarto (f).
Room or whole apartment?
De cuarto is classic. De departamento fits a shared flat.
Is roommate borrowed in Spanish?
Some youth say roomie, but compañero de cuarto is clearer.
Classmate vs roommate?
De clase is school. De cuarto is housing.
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