compadre.
godfather of one’s child; father of one’s godchild
Meaning & usage
godfather of one’s child; father of one’s godchild
father of one's child's spouse; co-father-in-law
a close friend; compadre
Á taberna do meu compadre fun polo vento, vin polo aire; Debe ser cousa de encantamento, ir polo aire, vir polo vento!
Where this word comes from
From Old Galician-Portuguese compadre, conpadre (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Late Latin compater, compatrem, from com- + Latin pater. Cognate with Portuguese compadre, Spanish compadre, Catalan compare and Italian compare.
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