camaradas
/kah-mah-RAH-dahs/
friends
Close companions, or camaradas, are the friends we walk through life with.
camaradas(noun)
friends
?close companions or peers
,buddies
?informal group of male/mixed friends
pals
?very informal
,companions
?general term
📝 In Action
Mis camaradas de la escuela me ayudaron con el proyecto.
A2My friends from school helped me with the project.
¡Hola, camaradas! ¿Qué vamos a hacer esta noche?
A1Hey, buddies! What are we going to do tonight?
💡 Grammar Points
A Noun for Everyone
The singular form, 'camarada', can be used for both men ('el camarada') and women ('la camarada') because the meaning refers to the relationship, not the gender ending.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use in Groups
When talking to or about a group of friends, 'camaradas' is a warm and inclusive way to refer to everyone, similar to saying 'folks' or 'guys' (in a gender-neutral way).
When people share a political or ideological bond, they are often referred to as camaradas or comrades.
camaradas(noun)
comrades
?political or ideological fellow members
fellow soldiers
?military context
📝 In Action
El líder se dirigió a sus camaradas en el congreso con un mensaje de unidad.
C1The leader addressed his comrades at the congress with a message of unity.
Los viejos camaradas de la revolución se reunieron para conmemorar la fecha.
B2The old comrades of the revolution gathered to commemorate the date.
💡 Grammar Points
Political Weight
In many Spanish-speaking countries, this meaning carries a political or historical weight, often associated with leftist or working-class movements, similar to the English 'comrade'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: camaradas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'camaradas' in its more formal, political meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'camaradas' masculine or feminine?
The word 'camarada' is a noun that can refer to people of any gender. When used in the plural, 'camaradas' (masculine plural) is typically used for a mixed group or when the gender is unspecified, similar to how 'amigos' is used for a mixed group of friends.
Can I use 'camaradas' instead of 'amigos'?
Yes, absolutely! 'Camaradas' suggests a very close bond or shared experience. While 'amigos' is the most common word for friends, 'camaradas' often implies a deeper sense of loyalty or shared struggle, even in casual settings.