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"Compadre" is a noun which is often translated as "son's godfather", and "comadre" is a noun which is often translated as "son's godmother". Learn more about the difference between "compadre" and "comadre" below.
el compadre(
kohm
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pah
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dreh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. son's godfather
Salió a tomar algo con su compadre.He went out for a drink with his son's godfather.
b. daughter's godfather
Hace tiempo que no vi a mi compadre.It's ages since I saw my daughter's godfather.
a. godson's father
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que vimos al compadre?When was the last time we saw our godson's father?
b. goddaughter's father
Voy a llamar al compadre y decirle que se pase a vernos un día.I'm going to call our goddaughter's father and tell him to come by and see us one day.
3. (colloquial) (friend)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. buddy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Voy a salir con mis compadres este viernes por la noche.I'm going out with my buddies on Friday night.
b. mate (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me divertí con mis compadres en el partido de fútbol.I had a good time with my mates at the football match.
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.
