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camarada
/kamaˈɾaða/
comrade, companion
Todos los camaradas se reunieron para celebrar.
All the comrades gathered to celebrate.
informalpolitical
A close friend or companion, often used in a political or ideological context to refer to someone who shares similar beliefs or goals.
En la revolución, los camaradas lucharon juntos por la libertad.
During the revolution, the comrades fought together for freedom.
Mi camarada de la universidad siempre me apoya.
My university comrade always supports me.
The term can carry a strong sense of camaraderie and shared struggle, especially in historical or political contexts.
Collocations
camarada de luchacomrade in armscamarada de partidoparty comrade
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'camarada' carefully, as it can carry strong political connotations in some contexts.
Gold Rule
Political Usage
In historical or political contexts, 'camarada' often refers to someone who shares your ideological beliefs.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old Spanish 'camarada,' meaning 'roommate' or 'companion,' originally from the Latin 'camera' (room).
Usage Notes
While 'camarada' can be used in a general sense to refer to a friend or companion, it is often associated with political or ideological solidarity, particularly in leftist or revolutionary contexts.
Word Breakdown
camar
room
root-ada
suffix indicating a person or thing related to
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés