compagna
female companion, classmate, partner
noun kohm-PAH-nyah Rare
Also means
female colleague
Usage Note
Compagna is the feminine counterpart of compagno (m). It can mean a school or work companion (compagna di classe, compagna di lavoro) or a romantic partner, especially in non-marital relationships — la mia compagna is the standard way to say 'my partner' for a woman without implying marriage.
Examples
"La mia compagna lavora in centro."
Natural Translation
My partner works in the city center.
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