English–Spanish

“guy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbato/

Example

Mi bato vino a ayudarme.

My guy came to help me.

Illustration for bato (guy)

How to say “guy” in Spanish

“Guy” in Spanish is bato.

Informal male buddy in Mexican and Chicano everyday speech.

Full entry for bato: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bato

Fui al concierto con mi bato.

I went to the concert with my guy.

Tips for using bato

  • The term applies only to men and can convey strong familiarity or local identity, so speakers use neutral alternatives like amigo or señor in polite contexts.

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