Comadre (en. Midwife)

/koˈmaðɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Woman who has a close relationship with another, especially in the context of being a godmother.

My comadre always supports me in everything.

Mi comadre siempre me apoya en todo.

Woman who is the mother of another person's godchild.

She is the comadre of my son.

Ella es la comadre de mi hijo.

Colloquial term used to refer to a very close friend.

I am going out with my comadre today.

Voy a salir con mi comadre hoy.

It comes from the Latin 'compater', which means father’s companion.

comadre, midwife, and compadre

It is used to refer to women and men in family or friendly contexts.

comadre, comadrona y compadre

to be a comadre

To have a relationship of trust and closeness with someone.

ser comadre

like comadres

Expression that indicates a friendly and close relationship.

como comadres

compadre

Man who is the godfather of a child.

compadre

godchild

Child who has a godfather or godmother.

ahijado

godmother

Woman who acts as a guide or religious responsible for a child in a sacrament.

madrina

Very close friend who is always present.

That is my comadre, I always have her by my side.

Esa es mi comadre, siempre la tengo a mi lado.

Way to refer to a woman lovingly among friends.

Hi, comadre, how are you?

Hola, comadre, ¿cómo estás?