el
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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