How to Say “Homie” in Spanish

Ways to say it

Which one should you use?

While all these terms refer to a friend, some have specific secondary meanings. For example, compadre is used to mean a close friend or homie, but it also literally refers to the godfather of one's child.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Pana is a very common colloquial way to say homie in many Caribbean and South American countries. Similarly, parce is a colloquial way of saying 'homie' or 'friend' in Colombia. In Mexico, the term Compa is commonly used among younger generations as an affectionate way to address close friends.

Is it said differently in some regions?

Spanish speakers use different words for "homie" depending on their location: • In Mexico, you can use cuate or Compa. • In Sinaloa, the slang term camarada is used. • In Venezuela, the slang term mano is used specifically to mean homie or bro. • In Cuba, the slang term consorte is used. • In Colombia, the colloquial term parce is used to mean homie or friend. • In some Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean, the term pana is used to refer to a close friend or buddy. • In Spain and some Latin American countries, the term colega is used to refer to a friend or pal in an informal context.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of cuate is cuates.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈkwate/

When do people say it?

The term hermano is used to address a male friend in an informal and affectionate manner.