Man (en. Man)
/man/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Male human being.
Man is a social being.
El hombre es un ser social.
Adult of the male sex, as opposed to a child.
The older man had a lot of experience.
El hombre mayor tenía mucha experiencia.
Qualities that are traditionally associated with men, such as strength or bravery.
A brave man was needed for the task.
Se necesitaba un hombre valiente para la tarea.
Etymology
From Old English 'mann', meaning 'man, human being'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family man
a person who takes care of their family.
hombre de familia
businessman
a person who is dedicated to a business or economic activity.
hombre de negocios
man of your word
a person who keeps their promises.
hombre de palabra
Related Words
male
male adult.
varón
male
refers to what is proper or characteristic of men.
masculino
little man
affectionate diminutive of man, also a boy or young person.
hombrecito
Slang Meanings
Dude
That dude is very funny.
Ese tipo es muy divertido.
Buddy
What's up, buddy?
¿Qué onda, camarada?
Brother
Hi, brother, how's it going?
Hola, brother, ¿cómo vas?
Bro
You are a true bro.
Eres un pana de verdad.
Machine
That guy is a machine at playing.
Ese man es una máquina jugando.