comparsa
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of comparsa
From Latin American Spanish, Spanish: “masquerade, group of theatrical extras,” from Italian: “a theatrical extra; appearance,” noun use of feminine of comparso, past participle of comparire, from Latin compārēre “to become visible”; see com-, appear
Example Sentences
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An important comparsa of Congo negroes of both sexes is passing in procession along the street.
From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter
Out of the carnival season, the dramatis person� of this comparsa are respectable members of society, in white drill suits and Spanish leather boots.
From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter
Oh, why did I not follow Nicasio's example and accept Jos� Joaquin's invitation last evening to make one of a comparsa of wax giantesses!
From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter
The comparsa just described has halted before my balcony, as I guessed it would from the fact that its members were white people, and possibly friends.
From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter
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