Varones (en. Men)

/baˈɾones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to men or males in a general context.
Men often have stereotypes in society.
Los varones suelen tener estereotipos en la sociedad.
Group of men who share characteristics or roles.
The meeting had only men.
En la reunión estaban solo varones.
Used in some cultures to refer to young men.
Men also participate in the festivities.
Los varones también participan en las festividades.

Etymology

From Latin 'vironus', related to 'vir', meaning man.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of men
refers to an exclusively male context.
de varones
all the men
indicates the inclusion of all men in a discussion or matter.
todos los varones
men and women
a way to refer to both genders.
los varones y las mujeres

Related Words

male
man with stereotypically masculine characteristics.
macho
gentleman
educated and respectful man.
caballero
man
human being of the male sex.
hombre

Slang Meanings

Dude
That guy is a real dude.
Ése es un varón bien güey.
Boy
That guy is a real boy.
Ese varón es un chico de verdad.