How to Say “Bubby” in Spanish

By Vera Peyton • Updated October 6, 2026

bubby

/bubbi/from spelling rules

The English term 'bubby' can be expressed in Spanish as bubby.

bubby is an affectionate nickname used to refer to a brother or a close male friend.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Mexico and some Latin American countries, the informal term Cuate is used to mean 'buddy' or 'mate'.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /bubbi/.

Examples in context

Señor, ¿sabe dónde está la estación de tren?
Excuse me, sir, do you know where the train station is?

Example conversation

Sofía greets her brother at the door.

Mateo

¡Hola, bubby!
Hi, bubby!
Sofía

Hola, Sofía. ¿Cómo te fue?
Hi, Sofia. How did it go?
Mateo

Muy bien, bubby.
Very well, bubby.
Sofía

Me alegro mucho.
I am very glad.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.

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Vera Peyton

Hola! I'm Vera, your travel enthusiast with a passion for the nuances of Spanish language. When I'm not indulging in my love for cooking churros or exploring a corn maze, I enjoy guiding everyone from eager students to the casual learner through the intricacies of Spanish – whether it's the formal and informal ways of expressing 'I love myself' or translating unique words such as 'crane bird'. Long hikes and passionate jams around Spanish albums are also my pastimes destination. ¡Vamos!

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