comadres
Bonded through godchildren
Comadres is the plural of comadre, a Spanish term for the relationship between a mother and her child's godmother—or between two women who are godmothers to each other's children.
In broader usage, comadres means close female friends, especially in Latino communities: She went shopping with her comadres.
The bond implies intimacy, mutual support, and shared confidence.
Ritual water purification ceremony
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- godchildBaptism sponsor's charge
- christeningCeremony naming a child
sacrament · church · vows · responsibility · naming · confirmation
Spanish for female friends
- companionshipState of having company
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- buddiesInformal term for friends
- hermanasFemale siblings, Spanish
sisterhood · confidantes · pals · chums · acquaintances · classmates · colleagues · peers
Residential area nearby
- kinshipState of being related
- cultureCollective social practices
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
unity · collective · network · clan · tribe · gathering · assembly · congregation
Concealed information
- trustConfidence in another
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- whisperSpeech without full voice
advice · empathy · loyalty · heart-to-heart · counsel · privacy · understanding · consolation
Support spurring continued effort
- solidarityUnity among allies
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- aidSupport given freely
help · backup · advocacy · nurture · care · guidance · protection · reassurance
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- godchildBaptism sponsor's charge
christening · sacrament · church · vows · responsibility · naming · confirmation
amigas
Spanish for female friends
- companionshipState of having company
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- buddiesInformal term for friends
hermanas · sisterhood · confidantes · pals · chums · acquaintances · classmates · colleagues · peers · cohorts
neighborhood
Residential area nearby
- kinshipState of being related
- cultureCollective social practices
- traditionCustom passed through generations
fellowship · unity · collective · network · clan · tribe · gathering · assembly · congregation · alliance
secrets
Concealed information
- trustConfidence in another
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
whisper · advice · empathy · loyalty · heart-to-heart · counsel · privacy · understanding · consolation · venting
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- solidarityUnity among allies
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- assistanceSupport or aid given
aid · help · backup · advocacy · nurture · care · guidance · protection · reassurance · comfort
comadresenemies
Hostile opposing parties
rivals · adversaries · strangers · antagonists · foes