Man in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: OHM-breh
IPA: ˈombre

8 months ago

hombre info.

To remember the Spanish word “hombre,” you might consider its similarity to the English word “hombré,” which is actually an Anglicized version of the Spanish word used to denote a particularly manly or macho man. You can also link “hombre” to the English word “human,” which comes from the same Latin root “homo,” meaning “man.”

Explanation:
“Hombre” in Spanish generally refers to an adult male, just as “man” does in English.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Varón: This word is a synonym for “hombre” and also means adult male.
– Caballero: Literally meaning “knight,” this word can be used to refer to a gentleman or a well-mannered man.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– Hombre can sometimes be used informally, akin to saying “dude” or “guy” in English.
– “¡Hombre!” can also be an expression of surprise, similar to saying “Man!” or “Oh, man!” in English.

Examples of sentences:
– El hombre que vimos ayer es el nuevo vecino. (The man we saw yesterday is the new neighbor.)
– Hay un hombre esperando en la recepción. (There’s a man waiting at the reception.)
– Cuando era joven, ese hombre era un destacado atleta. (When he was young, that man was a distinguished athlete.)
– ¡Hombre, no te esperaba por aquí! (Man, I wasn’t expecting you here!)

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