In Spanish slang, 'comparsa' generally refers to a group of people who participate in carnivals or other public celebrations, often wearing costumes and performing music or dances. It can also be used to refer to an accompanying group or band.
Examples
- Spanish: Mi hermano y sus amigos formaron una comparsa para el carnaval de este año.
- English: My brother and his friends formed a 'comparsa' for this year's carnival.