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compadre

/kəmˈpɑː.dreɪ/
com · pa · dre
Plural:compadres
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• noun

1

A close friend, comrade, or companion, especially a male associate (often used as an informal term of address).

Example

"He greeted his old compadre with a warm embrace at the neighborhood reunion."

2

In Hispanic cultures, a godfather in relation to a child's parents, or the father of one's godchild.

Example

"At the baptism reception, the baby's father toasted his new compadre."

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• Nearby Words

compactly
compactness
compactor
compadre
companion
companionability
companionable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish compadre, from Late Latin compater ('co-father'), denoting the reciprocal relationship between a child's parents and godfather.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Compadre. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/compadre
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