ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COMPADRE
From Spanish: godfather, from Medieval Latin compater, from Latin com- with + pater father.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPADRE»
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compadre in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
compadre and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
—Hay compadre esa cosa que`sta en la milpa compadre. —Y que`s esa cosa
qui`ay en la milpa compadre. —Hay compadre yo no sé qui`ay en la milpa
compadre, ayer lo mire por primera ve` y yo creí qu`era un pájaro en forma de
hombre y ...
Compadre, no se vaya. Puede que se la quiten por allí. Vale más que duerma
aquí esta noche y mañana se va y se lleva su mesita. — Sí, compadre, dice muy
bien. —Y se quedó allí. Otro día en la mañana fue el compadre y escondió la ...
José Manuel Espinosa, Joe Hayes, 1998
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Journal of American Folklore
para que se retire la cosa mala que ya se ha dueñado de mi manada?" Y
respondió el compadre: "Ojalá, si algo me diera Ud, yo venía á ver de que modo
la retiraba." Y respondió el compadre: "Ojalá, que si Vd lo hacía, yo le daba cinco
...
4
Four Creations: An Epic Story of the Chiapas Mayas
"Very well, then, compadre," said his compadre. 32 And with that, he took his
compadre off to a bar. Now, soon the man and his compadre reached the bar. 33
He went up and ordered a cuarta of rum and offered his compadre a drink. Soon
...
5
The Corn Woman: Stories and Legends of the Hispanic Southwest
The poor compadre replied, "I will prove it. Is there anything you need delivered?
If there is, then give it to me, If the rabbit does not deliver it, then I will give you all
my belongings and my farm." The greedy compadre had always wanted his ...
6
Andean Lives: Gregorio Condori Mamani and Asunta Quispe Huamán
One Sunday while we were living there with no neighbors around to bother us,
my compadre Leocadio Mamani came by. He'd been the godfather at my
Tomasito's baptism. During that visit, he helped me repair the shack, saying: "Oh,
...
Ricardo Valderrama Fernández, Carmen Escalante Gutiérrez, 2010
Edgar Julian. Era una casa muy bonita porque era muy antigua y toca la puerta,
y sale el compadre y se saludan, como grandes amigos que eran, se toman un
café y la conversación estaba muy interesante, y fue por varias horas, pero antes
...
Compadre Curioso saw how true it was and told Tramposo “Oh yes compadre! I
will buy the burro from you. How much are you selling it for?” Tramposo replied
back, “Give me one thousand dollars!” Compadre Tramposo left with the money ...
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Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to ...
Even though the compadrazgo tradition originated in Spain, comadre/ compadre
stories and relationships exist throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and
South America, and throughout the United States where Hispanics reside.
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Spanish/English Contrasts: A Course in Spanish Linguistics
(jHola compadre! is not normally used with toddlers, even for the sense of 'amigo
o conocido'.) 2. Assuming the role of compadre initiates a lifelong relationship
named com- padrazgo, and the two words are morphologically and semantically
...
Melvin Stanley Whitley, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPADRE»
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compadre is used in the context of the following news items.
Livestock Loose in Streets
el gordo" and his compadre "the comador" have a history of of running away. "he already got me twice."el gordo and comador broke free ... «KRGV, Jul 15»
Corruption On The Border: Dismantling Misconduct In The Rio …
“Corruption's always been an issue here in the Valley,” he continues. “It has always been the compadre system: you scratch my back, I'll scratch ... «New England Public Radio, Jul 15»
Action Star Donnie Yen Reportedly Joins 'Episode VIII' Cast
But it's very suspicious that Han is gaining a new compadre. Let's hope this doesn't mean something happens to Chewbacca in J.J. Abrams' ... «Dork Side of the Force, Jul 15»
El Compadre Mexican Food
El Compadre Mexican Food. Published: July 3, 2015 10:06AM. Family style Mexican restaurant. Reasonable prices, great service and large portions. Restaurant ... «Coast Weekend, Jul 15»
Ashes 2015: Five key areas for England to focus on if they are to …
... is the right way, even when, perhaps especially when, the Mitchells Johnson and Starc and Josh Hazlewood, their likely compadre now Ryan ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
CARL LOVE: Even the most minor visit deserves etching in stone
Hicks and his historian compadre, Tom Hudson, put together a small booklet about the people named on the monument. It's no longer in print. «Press-Enterprise, Jul 15»
Hitting The Links: July 4th Cookout
Not necessary, compadre. Actually, just bring a good time. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Pin Pinterest 4 Comments ... «One Foot Down, Jul 15»
Exclusive New Deadpool Image
To add to Ryan Reynolds' tweet a few months back introducing Deadpool's new compadre, we have a new shot of the two of them together and ... «Empire Online, Jul 15»
Union Sportsmen's Alliance, Founding Partner Buck Knives Renew …
Buck continues to innovate and set industry standards with releases like the new Compadre series ( tiny.cc/akz4zx ) , which features brilliant ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
San Mateo American stages epic comeback
After entering in relief of his backyard compadre, starting pitcher Casas-Wu, in the third inning, Kwan — who has pitched in all three games in ... «San Mateo Daily Journal, Jul 15»
