compadre
godfather
In many Spanish cultures, this term is used to refer to a close friend or comrade. It directly translates to 'godfather', indicating a level of shared support and respect.
Example sentences using: compadre
Compadre, deberíamos hacer una noche de películas.
Buddy, we should do a movie night.
In this sentence, 'compadre' is used to propose a friendly bonding activity - a movie night.
Hola compadre, ¿Quieres ver una película?
Hello buddy, do you want to see a movie?
'Compadre' is a friendly term in Spanish, often used like 'buddy' in English. In this sentence, the speaker is inviting their friend to watch a movie.
Esta película es nuestra, compadre.
This movie is ours, buddy.
The concept of ownership can extend to experiences in Spanish, in this case 'compartir una película' or 'share a movie'. 'Compadre' is used here to personify the shared experience.
Compadre, ¿Recuerdas esa película que vimos?
Buddy, do you remember that movie we saw?
Here, 'compadre' is used to address the person the speaker is talking with, and discusses a past event - the movie they saw together.
Te veo en el cine, compadre.
See you at the movies, buddy.
The speaker uses 'compadre' here as a term of camaraderie while talking about plans (going to the movies).
Compadre, esta película es muy triste.
Buddy, this movie is very sad.
'Compadre' is the speaker's way of addressing their buddy while providing a sentiment towards a movie (it's sad).
La mejor película, compadre, es la que todavía no hemos visto.
The best movie, buddy, is the one we haven't seen yet.
In this phrase, the speaker uses 'compadre' in a whimsical way to discuss expectations of future movies.
Compadre, esa película fue increíble.
Buddy, that movie was amazing.
Here, 'compadre' is used to express enthusiasm about a movie the speaker has watched, reinforcing the camaraderie between the two individuals.
Ese actor es mi compadre, me gusta todas sus películas.
That actor is my buddy, I like all his movies.
Compadre is also used loosely to refer to personal relationships, here it is used to express affinity for an actor's movies.
Gracias por recomendarme esa película, compadre.
Thanks for recommending that movie to me, buddy.
'Compadre' is used to express gratitude for a movie recommendation in a friendly context.