comrade

[/ˈkɒmreɪd/ or /ˈkɑːmræd/]

nounpl: comrades

camarada

1. A person who shares in one's activities or is a member of one's organization, especially a fellow soldier or member of a political party

The soldiers and their comrades fought bravely in the battle.

Os soldados e seus camaradas lutaram bravamente na batalha.

2. A friend or companion, especially one with whom one shares a common interest or cause

He considered his teammates as comrades in the struggle for justice.

Ele considerava seus companheiros de equipe como camaradas na luta pela justiça.

3. A form of address used by members of communist or socialist organizations

The speaker addressed the audience as 'Comrades!'

O orador se dirigiu à audiência como 'Camaradas!'

NYC Slang

homie, partner, crew member

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General Brazilian

camarada

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

camarada

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'cara' in informal contexts

São Paulo

camarada

Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

camarada

Formal usage; in informal contexts, 'companheiro' or 'colega' may be preferred

comrade in arms - a person who fights alongside you in battle or struggle

old comrade - a longtime friend or associate

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