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chaperone in Spanish

chaperone in Spanish is carabina, acompañante, chaperón — chaperone means an adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.

chaperone in Spanish

carabina
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
acompañante
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
chaperón
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
dueña
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.

What does "chaperone" mean?

  1. noun An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
    "Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip."
  2. noun In biology, a protein that helps other molecules fold correctly without becoming part of the final structure itself.
    "Heat-shock proteins act as chaperones, helping damaged proteins refold."
  3. verb To supervise and accompany someone, typically at an event.
    "Two parents volunteered to chaperone the overnight trip."

chaperone in a sentence

  • Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip.
  • The prom had several teacher chaperones keeping an eye on things.
  • Heat-shock proteins act as chaperones, helping damaged proteins refold.
  • Two parents volunteered to chaperone the overnight trip.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "chaperone" in Spanish?

"chaperone" in Spanish is carabina, acompañante, chaperón. chaperone means: An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.

How do you use "chaperone" in a sentence?

Example: "Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip." In Spanish, "chaperone" is carabina, acompañante, chaperón.

Are there other ways to say "chaperone" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "chaperone": carabina, acompañante, chaperón, dueña.

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