noun
el hombre
man
Es una persona adulta de sexo masculino.
Word: hombre
Meaning:
In Spanish, "hombre" primarily means "man" — an adult male human being.
Explanation:
- Root: The word comes from Latin homo, hominis, meaning “man” or “human being.”
- Usage: Apart from referring to an adult male, "hombre" can sometimes be used more broadly to denote a person or human being, though this use is less common in modern Spanish where "persona" is preferred for "person."
- Informal uses: In conversational Spanish, "hombre" is also used as an interjection or expression, somewhat equivalent to "man!" or "dude!" in English, for example:
- ¡Hombre, cómo estás! → "Man, how are you!"
Synonyms:
- Varón (male, man)
- Caballero (gentleman, knight)
- Individuo (individual) [more formal/legal]
- Persona (person) [more gender-neutral]
Antonyms:
- Mujer (woman)
Summary:
- Primary meaning: Adult male human → "man."
- Also used informally as a friendly exclamation.
- Distinguished from "mujer" which means woman.
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Examples
El hombre llevaba un sombrero azul.noun
The man was wearing a blue hat.
El hombre caminaba solo por la calle.noun
The man was walking alone down the street.
El hombre camina por la calle.noun
The man walks down the street.
El hombre camina lentamente al trabajo.noun
The man walks slowly to work.
El hombre es amable.noun
The man is kind.
María habla con un hombre en el parque.noun
María is talking with a man in the park.
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