Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/komˈpaðɾe/

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Translation

mate, pal, buddy

Word origin

From Latin compater, from com ('together') and pater ('father'). It originally named the relationship between a child's parent and godfather.

Origin
Latin
Root
compater
English cognates
paternal

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcompadres

Examples

, , ¿ ?

Hey, mate, how are you doing?

.

My buddy and I grew up in the same neighbourhood.

Juan .

Juan is my daughter's godfather.

saludaron .

The two pals greeted each other with a hug.

¡ , !

Thanks for the help, mate!

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This word is part of lesson 97.