How to Pronounce "compadres"
word
kəmˈpɑːdreɪz
kuhm-PAH-drayz
kəmpˈædɐ
kuhm-PAD-uh
Definition
'Compadres' refers to very close male friends or, in Spanish and Portuguese culture, the relationship between a child's father and godfather. It can also be used informally to mean 'buddies' or 'partners in crime.'
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɑːdreɪz
British English
kəmpˈædɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PAH-drayz
UK
kuhm-PAD-uh
Listen in Context
My grandfather and his best friend called themselves compadres.
They are compadres since childhood.
Juan became my daughter's godfather, so now we're compadres.
Whenever trouble comes, these two compadres always have each other's backs.