compadres

Example Sentences

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“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

Through collaborations with longtime compadres YG and Ty Dolla Sign, DJ Mustard opened a portal to a vibe as heavy and glistening as all the gold in Fort Knox.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2017

Perhaps my compadres were hustled up, but I doubt it.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2017

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