Compadre — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kəm-ˈpä-drā/ com·pa·dre

Meaning & Definition of Compadre

Compadre (noun)

  1. a close friend, buddy

Compadre (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together"

    similar: alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Compadre

The most common words with a similar meaning to Compadre:

Chiefly British: mate
alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, musketeer, pal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Compadre

Words with the opposite meaning of Compadre:

enemy, foe

Related Words for Compadre

acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly

Near Antonyms of Compadre

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Origin & Etymology of Compadre

Spanish, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater compeer

First known use: 1834

Frequently Asked Questions about Compadre

What does "Compadre" mean?

"Compadre" means a close friend, buddy. As a noun, it is defined as: a close friend, buddy.

What is another word for "Compadre"?

Other words for "Compadre" include alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, comrade, confidant, confidante and crony. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Compadre" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Compadre"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Compadre". Common alternatives include alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar and friend.

What is the opposite of "Compadre"?

Antonyms of "Compadre" include enemy and foe. Near antonyms include adversary, antagonist, competitor and opponent.

How do you use "Compadre" in a sentence?

Examples of "Compadre" in a sentence: "they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together".

Is "Compadre" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Compadre" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Compadre"?

"Compadre" is pronounced /kəm-ˈpä-drā/ and divided into syllables as com·pa·dre.

What is the origin of the word "Compadre"?

"Compadre" comes from Spanish, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater compeer. First known use: 1834.