Hombre - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Hombre is a Spanish word meaning man or guy, often used in English to refer to a man, sometimes with a casual or tough connotation. Example: He’s a cool hombre.
Definition:
A man, often used informally or to emphasize masculinity.
Synonyms:
guy, dude, fellow, man
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
woman, girl
Common Collocations:
tough hombre, old hombre, bad hombre
Derivatives:
hombres (plural), hombretto (diminutive)
Usage Tips:
Use "hombre" informally to refer to a man, often with a rugged or tough connotation.
Common Phrases:
bad hombre, tough hombre, hombre fuerte
Etymology:
Borrowed from Spanish "hombre," meaning "man," derived from Latin "homo."
Examples:
- 1. He’s a tough hombre who never backs down.
- 2. The old hombre told us stories by the fire.
- 3. Don’t mess with that bad hombre!
- 4. Every cowboy needs a loyal hombre by his side.