compadrazgo

el compadrazgo(
kohm
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pah
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drahs
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goh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. compadrazgo
La estima que le tengo a mi compadre va más allá del concepto de compadrazgo.The respect I feel for the father of my godson goes beyond the concept of "compadrazgo."
a. cronyism
La corrupción que plaga al gobierno se debe al compadrazgo endémico.The corruption that plagues the government is due to endemic cronyism.
b. backscratching
Hay que poner fin a este tipo de compadrazgo.We must put an end to this type of backscratching.
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