compadres

Example Sentences

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“They speak a little bit English,” Papi said of his trucking compadres.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

“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

He saw less and less of his old compadres.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya