compadres
Example Sentences
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He and his compadres long maintained that Huizar was innocent of all charges, with no proof whatsoever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
“As to me and my compadres, it’s almost a unanimous feeling that we don’t want any industrial development projects on Harbor Island,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 22, 2020
Because I grew up Mexican-American, identifying with my mom and brother, whose father is Mexican, spending most of my time with my mom's family and my Mexican-American cousins, aunts, uncles, comadres and compadres.
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2020
Perhaps my compadres were hustled up, but I doubt it.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2017
My father would gladly give his help to any one of his old compadres, it only remained to be seen if my mother would allow Ultima to go help.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
