A2 noun Neutral #302 más común

company

/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

A business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money. It also refers to the state of being with other people or the people you spend time with.

Ejemplos

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1

I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.

I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.

2

The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.

The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.

3

I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.

I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
company
Verb
accompany
Adjetivo
corporate
Relacionado
companion
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'

Quiz rápido

Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: company

Ejemplos

1

I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.

everyday

I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.

2

The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.

formal

The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.

3

I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.

informal

I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.

4

The study examines how a small company can compete in a global market.

academic

The research looks at how a small business can compete in a worldwide market.

5

Our company is looking for a new manager to lead the sales team.

business

Our business is searching for a new manager to head the sales department.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
company
Verb
accompany
Adjetivo
corporate
Relacionado
companion

Colocaciones comunes

start a company to begin a new business
keep someone company to stay with someone so they are not alone
large company a big business entity
tech company a business that focuses on technology
private company a business that is not owned by the government

Frases Comunes

part company

to end a relationship or stop being with someone

in the company of

being together with someone

limited company

a specific type of business legal structure

Se confunde a menudo con

company vs companion

A companion is a specific person you are with, while company is either a business or the general state of being with others.

company vs campaign

A campaign is a planned series of activities to reach a goal, whereas a company is a permanent business structure.

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Notas de uso

When referring to a business, 'company' is a countable noun (a company, two companies). When referring to spending time with people, it is usually uncountable (I like your company).

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I work in a company,' but it is more natural to say 'I work for a company.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old French 'compagnie', which comes from the Latin 'com-' (with) and 'panis' (bread).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable: 'A company' Uncountable: 'I enjoy company' Plural: 'Companies'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'keeping someone company' is considered a very polite and kind social duty, especially for the elderly.

Quiz rápido

Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: company

Frases relacionadas

Palabras relacionadas

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A1

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of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

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or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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