noun
compadre
Compadre (noun) means a close friend or companion, especially used informally. Example: “He introduced me to his old compadre from college.”
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A close friend or companion, especially used informally.
"He looks like a solid guy. Hiro leans into him. "Compadre, who is the guy with the antenna? A friend of yours?""
— Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash (1992)
"He introduced me to his old compadre from college."
How to use compadre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, friendly word for a close buddy or pal.
When to use it
Casual and often used affectionately, especially in American English influenced by Spanish.
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Word forms
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- compadres
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish compadre, literally "co-father" — originally a term for a child's godfather in relation to the parents.
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What does “compadre” mean?
The word “compadre” means a close friend or companion, especially used informally. In plain terms, an informal, friendly word for a close buddy or pal.
How do you use “compadre” in a sentence?
Here is “compadre” used in a sentence: “He introduced me to his old compadre from college.”
What part of speech is “compadre”?
“Compadre” is a noun.
Where does the word “compadre” come from?
The word “compadre” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish compadre, literally "co-father" — originally a term for a child's godfather in relation to the parents.
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