English–Spanish

“buddy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkompa/

Example

¡Hola, compa! ¿Cómo estás?

Hey, buddy, how are you?

Illustration for compa (buddy)

How to say “buddy” in Spanish

“Buddy” in Spanish is compa.

A person calling 'compa' to a nearby friend with a friendly smile.

Full entry for compa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with compa

Mi compa me llamó para salir esta noche.

My buddy called me to go out tonight.

Tips for using compa

  • It commonly functions as a vocative at the start or end of an utterance, as in '¡Eh, compa!' or '¿Qué pasa, compa?', and it is avoided in formal situations.

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