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compinche

accomplice

noun kohm-PEEN-cheh Rare

Also means

crony

Usage Note

Compinche carries a colloquial, slightly negative tone, implying someone who aids another in mischief or wrongdoing. It is used for both males and females with only the article changing: el compinche, la compinche. In casual speech it can also mean simply a close buddy or sidekick.

Examples

"Su compinche le ayudó a escapar."

Natural Translation

His accomplice helped him escape.

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