Breakdown:
* Los: The masculine plural definite article "the."
* Compañeros: Plural noun meaning "companions" or "colleagues."
Context:
The exact meaning of "los compañeros" can vary depending on the context. It could refer to:
* Friends: "We went out with los compañeros."
* Workmates: "Los compañeros are having a meeting."
* Classmates: "Los compañeros helped me with the project."
Note:
* "Los compañeros" is the masculine form. The feminine form is "las compañeras."
* In some regions, "compañeros" can also be used as a general term for "people" or "folks."