acompañante1

¹ = chaperon, accompanying person.

Ex. Apart from the tale that babies are found under gooseberry bushes, to 'play gooseberry' was to act as a chaperon, or be an unwanted third presence when lovers wanted to be alone.

Ex. Patients who attended with a spouse/partner/carer/family member indicated it was helpful to them and the accompanying person.

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* de acompañante = in tow.

* servicio de acompañante = escort service.

* viajar de acompañante = ride + shotgun.