bro
borrowed, informal
Spanish has no exact copy of "bruh", but speakers say bro, mano or hermano. Mano is short for hermano.
Meaning: casual address for a friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bro | borrowed, informal |
| mano | Caribbean, Mexico, informal |
| hermano | everyday |
These words are used to get a friend's attention or react to something, like Mano, qué locura. They are only for friends.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mano is common in Caribbean countries and in Mexico. Brazilians use a similar word in Portuguese, so do not mix them up.
Did you know?
- The short form mano comes from cutting the front off hermano, a common habit in spoken Spanish.
Examples in context
- Mano, no lo puedo creer.Bruh, I cannot believe it.
- Bro, mira eso.Bruh, look at that.
- Hermano, qué susto me diste.Bruh, you really scared me.
Example conversation
Dani shows his friend Rafa a cracked phone screen in Santo Domingo.
- DaniMano, mira cómo quedó mi celular.Bruh, look what happened to my phone.
- RafaAy, bro, eso se rompió feo.Oh bro, that broke badly.
- DaniY todavía lo estoy pagando.And I am still paying for it.
