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"Madrina" is a noun which is often translated as "godmother", and "compadre" is a noun which is often translated as "son's godfather". Learn more about the difference between "madrina" and "compadre" below.
la madrina(
mah
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dree
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (religious)
a. godmother
Sería un honor ser la madrina de tu bebé.It would be an honor to be your baby's godmother.
a. maid of honor (unmarried woman)
La madrina organizó una fiesta de despedida en Las Vegas.The maid of honor organized a bachelorette party in Las Vegas.
b. matron of honor (married woman)
Mi hermana va a ser la madrina en mi boda.My sister will be the matron of honor at my wedding.
3. (sponsor)
4. (colloquial) (informer) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. snitch
No hables del plan en frente de esa madrina.Don't talk about the plan in front of that snitch.
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.
