Tipos (en. Types)

/ˈtipos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Categories or classes of people or things.
There are different types of fruits in the market.
Hay diferentes tipos de frutas en el mercado.
People with diverse characteristics.
I met several guys at the party.
Conocí a varios tipos en la fiesta.
Classes or varieties of something.
There are many types of music in the world.
Existen muchos tipos de música en el mundo.

Etymology

From Latin 'typus', which means 'model' or 'type'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exchange rates
Refers to the variations in the value of one currency with respect to another.
tipos de cambio
tough guy
A person who appears strict or severe.
tipo duro
of all kinds
Indicates diversity or variety of things or people.
de todo tipo

Related Words

type
Singular form of 'types', referring to a specific category.
tipo
typify
To classify or categorize something into types.
tipificar
typology
Study or classification of types.
tipología

Slang Meanings

Guy as a synonym for man.
That guy is very nice.
Ese tipo es muy simpático.
Used to refer to someone informally.
I met a guy on the street.
Conocí a un tipo en la calle.