hermano
casual
Friends in Argentina say hermano for "bro", and loco or che are just as common when calling a friend. All three are casual.
Meaning: informal address to a male friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermano | casual |
| loco | casual, Argentina |
| che | casual, Argentina |
Hermano is warm and friendly, as in Gracias, hermano. Loco is used to catch a friend's attention, as in Loco, ¿viste el partido?
Is it said differently in some regions?
Che is the best known Argentine word. It works as a mix of "hey" and "buddy" and is used mostly among people who know each other.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Use these words with friends of similar age. With a stranger or an older person they can sound too familiar.
Did you know?
- Cancha is the Argentine word for a soccer field and also for the stadium crowd area.
Examples in context
- Gracias, hermano, me ayudaste un montón.Thanks, bro, you helped me a lot.
- Loco, ¿viste el partido de ayer?Bro, did you see yesterday's game?
Example conversation
Nico and his friend Lucho meet in a plaza in Buenos Aires before a soccer game.
- Nico¿Qué hacés, hermano?What are you up to, bro?
- LuchoTodo bien, loco. ¿Vamos a la cancha?All good, man. Shall we go to the stadium?
- NicoDale, vamos.Sure, let's go.
