Hombre (en. Man)
/ˈom.bɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual of the human species of the male sex.
That man is very intelligent.
Ese hombre es muy inteligente.
An adult in contrast to a child or teenager.
When he becomes a man, he will be able to make decisions.
Cuando sea hombre, podrá tomar decisiones.
Synonym for male in a context of maturity or responsibility.
You must act like a responsible man.
Debes actuar como un hombre responsable.
Etymology
From Latin 'hominem', meaning human being.
Common Phrases and Expressions
man of one's word
A person who fulfills what they promise.
hombre de palabra
businessman
A person dedicated to commercial or business activities.
hombre de negocios
one-man band
A person who performs many different tasks.
hombre orquesta
Related Words
woman
Human being of the female sex.
mujer
person
Individual of the human species, regardless of sex.
persona
child
Young person, usually under 18 years old.
niño
Slang Meanings
Dude
That dude is very funny.
Ese tío es muy divertido.
Duck
That girl doesn’t notice the ducks.
Esa chica no se fija en los patos.
Bro
What's up, bro? Let's go out.
¿Qué pasa, bro? Vamos a salir.