How to Say "Bro" in Portuguese

mano

/ˈmɐ̃.nu/

The English phrase "bro" translates to Portuguese as mano.

Mano is a popular slang term used to refer to a male comrade, a friend or someone who shares one's ideals.

Meaning: male comrade or friend, one who shares one’s ideals (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word mano is a shortened form of the word irmão, which literally means "brother."

While mano is used for a male friend, its feminine counterpart is mana, which is used to refer to a female friend or sister.

Mano is highly informal and is used primarily among friends or peers.

Although used in various places, mano is a particularly iconic slang term in the city of São Paulo.

The stress is on the 1st of 2 syllables. The way it is written is /ˈmɐ̃.nu/.

The word mano entered Portuguese as a borrowing from the Spanish word mano, which is itself a shortened version of hermano.
The word mano can be used to start almost any sentence in informal speech, acting as an interjection to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis rather than just addressing a person.
While mano is the most famous version in São Paulo, you might hear people in Rio de Janeiro use mermão, which is a contraction of 'meu irmão' (my brother).

Mano, qual é mesmo seu sobrenome?
Bro, what's your last name again?
This sentence shows how to use mano when asking for someone's last name.
Tatoeba #5116864 by Ricardo14, translation #13882057 by piterkeo
Não posso fazer isso, mano. Desculpa mesmo.
I can't do it, bro. I'm really sorry.
This sentence demonstrates using mano to express an apology to a friend.
Tatoeba #4638143 by Ricardo14, translation #4602121 by Lazovic
Esse cara aí é o meu mano
That dude right here is my bro
This sentence shows how to use mano to identify a close friend.
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E aí, mano? Vamos sair para uma festa neste fim de semana?
What's up, bro? Are we going to a party this weekend?
Fala aí, cara! Tudo bem contigo?
Hey, dude! How are you doing?
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Mariana is talking to Gabriel about a party.

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