Hombres (en. Men)

/ˈombres/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Human beings of the male sex.
Men are known for their physical strength.
Los hombres son conocidos por su fuerza física.
Adult males, as opposed to children.
The men at the meeting made the final decision.
Los hombres en la reunión tomaron la decisión final.
In culture, it can refer to the norms and behaviors associated with the male gender.
Men often face social expectations about how they should behave.
Los hombres a menudo enfrentan expectativas sociales sobre cómo deben comportarse.

Etymology

From Latin 'hominem', which means 'man' or 'human being'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

men of integrity
Men who are honest and ethical.
hombres de bien
men of their word
Men who keep their promises.
hombres de palabra
men and women
Reference to both genders in general.
hombres y mujeres

Related Words

man
Human being of the male sex.
hombre
masculinity
Set of characteristics and roles associated with the male gender.
masculinidad
male
More specific term for referring to a man.
varón

Slang Meanings

Dude
That dude is very funny.
Ese tipo es muy divertido.
Guy
What's up, dude?
¿Qué onda, güey?
Bastard
That bastard rubbed me the wrong way.
Ese cabrón me cayó mal.