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Old May 31, 2010, 02:34 AM
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Lightbulb Compañero de fatigas
In English?
A compañero de fatigas, is sb who does the same job or is in the same situation as you, usually enduring and painful situations or jobs.
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Old May 31, 2010, 03:07 AM
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Various words ending in -mate:

workmate
classmate
schoolmate
roommate
teemmate
flatmate

but none of these fit.
Partner in adversity?
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Old May 31, 2010, 03:27 AM
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Birds of a feather...perhaps?
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"Desiderata" - ...be gentle with yourself.You are a child of this universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
...sé amable contigo mismo. Eres una criatura de este universo al igual que los árboles y las estrellas; tienes derecho a estar aquí.
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Old May 31, 2010, 04:42 AM
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Birds of a feather...perhaps?
I don't think that's anywhere near, to be honest.
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Old May 31, 2010, 06:01 AM
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I think partner in adversity is was I was looking for.
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brother in arms ?
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"Brother in arms", "comrade-in-arms" seem just right to me...
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teammate
¿Falta de café?
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Old May 31, 2010, 11:25 AM
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¿Falta de café?
That was just before my coffee when everything was still blurred - how did you know?
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