No. 3,319 in Spanish
compatriotas
"Compatriotas" means "fellow countrymen" or "compatriots."
In a sentence
Los compatriotas se reunieron para celebrar el Día de la Independencia.
The compatriots gathered to celebrate Independence Day.
In this sentence, 'compatriotas' refers to people who share the same nationality and are celebrating a national holiday together.
El político alentó a sus compatriotas a trabajar juntos por un mejor futuro.
The politician encouraged his compatriots to work together for a better future.
Here, 'compatriotas' is used by a speaker addressing fellow citizens to inspire collective action for national improvement.
Nuestros compatriotas en el extranjero mantienen vivas nuestras tradiciones.
Our compatriots abroad keep our traditions alive.
In this example, 'compatriotas' refers to people from the same country living outside the national borders and preserving cultural heritage.
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