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"Comadre" is a noun which is often translated as "son's godmother", and "padrino" is a noun which is often translated as "godfather". Learn more about the difference between "comadre" and "padrino" below.
la comadre(
koh
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mah
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dreh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. son's godmother
Vamos a hacer una carne asada en la casa de mi comadre este domingo.We are going to have a barbecue at my son's godmother's house this Sunday.
b. goddaughter's mother
Quedé con la comadre para tomar un café.I've arranged to meet our goddaughter's mother for a coffee.
3. (colloquial) (person who lives nearby)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. close friend
Anita es comadre mía desde que tenía seis años.Anita has been a close friend of mine since I was six years old.
a. gossip
Me tiene harto esa comadre de Martha. No deja de hablar de asuntos ajenos.I am sick of that gossip Martha. She won't stop talking about other people's business.
5. (medicine)
a. midwife
Stephanie contrató a una comadre para ayudarla a parir en casa.Stephanie hired a midwife to help her give birth at home.
el padrino(
pah
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dree
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (religious)
a. godfather
Mi padrino siempre ha velado por mí y por mi hermano.My godfather has always looked after me and my brother.
3. (supporter)
a. sponsor
Puedes ser un padrino por tan solo un dólar por día.You can be a sponsor for just one dollar a day.
a. second
¿Quién fue el padrino de Alexander Hamilton en su duelo con Aaron Burr?Who was Alexander Hamilton's second in his duel with Aaron Burr?
el padrinos
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (religious)
b. godmother and godfather
Mis padrinos me van a llevar al cine este fin de semana.My godmother and godfather are going to take me to the movies this weekend.
