Compadre (en. Buddy)

/komˈpa.ðɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Relationship of friendship or brotherhood between men.

Juan has been my compadre since childhood.

Juan es mi compadre desde la infancia.

Person who is the godfather of a child.

My compadre José is the godfather of my son.

Mi compadre José es el padrino de mi hijo.

From the Latin 'compater', which means 'compadre or friend'.

My compadre

Phrase to refer to a close friend.

Compadre mío

To be a compadre of someone

Indicates a bond of friendship or closeness.

Ser compadre de alguien

To become compadres

To form a connection or close friendship.

Hacer compadres

compadrazgo

Relationship of compadre.

compadrazgo

godfather

Person who is a godparent to a child.

padrino

camaraderie

Relationship of friendship and trust.

camaradería

Friend or partner in business.

That guy is my compadre in the construction business.

Ese tipo es mi compadre en el negocio de la construcción.

Person with whom one has a lot of trust.

I'm going to tell my compadre about my problems.

Voy a contarle a mi compadre sobre mis problemas.