Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
hombre
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈombɾe/
Meaning
- masculine nounman
Example
¿Ves a ese hombre con la chaqueta azul?
Do you see that man with the blue jacket?
More examples
En la oficina, un hombre habló por teléfono.
In the office, a man spoke on the phone.
Core concept
Fully grown man.
Common phrases
el hombre
the man
ese hombre
that man
los hombres
the men
Similar words
señor: An older or unfamiliar man receives polite, respectful address.
chico: A young man or boy is called in affectionate, familiar tones.
tipo: A man appears in casual, colloquial speech as a vague 'guy' label.
Definition in Spanish
Indica a un varón adulto.
Word origin
It derives from Latin homo via Old Spanish ombre and denotes a male adult.
Usage tips
- The exclamation '¡Hombre!' is common in casual speech to show surprise or friendliness, and tone decides whether addressing someone as hombre sounds warm or brusque.
Opposites
- mujerwomannoun
Related words
- hombrecitolittle mannoun
- hombreónbig mannoun