What does «dama de compañía» mean in Spanish?
- Governess.
- Personal assistant to a queen, princess or other royal lady. She was not considered domestic and was usually a noblewoman.
- Personal assistant for elderly care and housing.
Examples of use in Spanish: "necesito urgente una dama de compañía para mi anciano padre".
- Said ironically: prostitute, whore.
Examples of use in Spanish: "esa jovencita fue «dama de compañía» por muchos años del acaudalado empresario".