compadres
Example Sentences
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It handed a terrific, undershirted and still-underappreciated Bruce Willis his signature role — and one that he’s worn better, frankly, than some of his compadres in their over-protracted B-movie franchises.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2020
“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
He calls me preciosa—precious one—and Roli and the twins his compadres del alma.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
