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    Homo (en. Homo)

    /'omo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to a human being, especially in the context of the species Homo sapiens.
    Homo sapiens is the only species of the genus Homo that still exists.
    El Homo sapiens es la única especie del género Homo que aún existe.
    Colloquially used to refer to homosexual people, especially men.
    In the group, there were several homos who felt comfortable expressing their identity.
    En el grupo había varios homos que se sentían cómodos expresando su identidad.
    Abbreviation of 'homo sapiens', referring to modern humans.
    The fossils of Homo neanderthalensis are a topic of much study.
    Los fósiles de Homo neanderthalensis son un tema de mucho estudio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'homo', meaning 'man'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    homo sapiens
    Species to which all modern humans belong.
    homo sapiens
    homo erectus
    An extinct species of the genus Homo, predecessor of Homo sapiens.
    homo erectus
    homo habilis
    One of the earliest species of the genus Homo that showed tool use.
    homo habilis

    Related Words

    hominid
    Group of primates that includes humans and their ancestors.
    hominido
    homosexual
    A person who is attracted to individuals of the same sex.
    homosexual

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some contexts to refer to a gay man.
    In the conversation, the word 'homo' was used derogatorily.
    En la conversación, se usó la palabra 'homo' de forma despectiva.
    Sometimes used in youth slang to refer to any guy.
    That homo is always at the party.
    Ese homo siempre está en la fiesta.