compadres

Example Sentences

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She not only stood united on the picket lines with her fellow acting compadres, but tapped into new layers of her artistry through musical and directing projects.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024

“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

Even if that stupid sign is erected and the field remains muddy, this will be a victory for your son and his compadres.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 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

The move lowered my father in the esteem of his compadres, the other vaqueros of the llano who clung tenaciously to their way of life and freedom.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya