2. pare appellation for a male friend, derived from kumpare or kumpadre, the feminine form is mare from kumare; sometimes used to address a man whose name one does not know
kompadre
Sp n.
male sponsor in baptism, confirmation or matrimony of one's child [syn. kumpadre ]
kumadre
Sp n.
lady sponsor in a baptism, confirmation or wedding (masculine form is kumpadre)
