hombre
standard, Mexico
In Mexico a man is hombre. For an older man or a polite address people say señor, and for a young man muchacho or joven.
Meaning: adult male person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| hombre | standard, Mexico |
| señor | polite, older man |
| muchacho | young man |
To get the attention of a man politely you say Disculpe, señor. Joven is often used for any younger man, such as a waiter.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Among friends in Mexico you may hear güey for "dude", but it is slang that can be rude with strangers.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hombre is masculine and the plural is hombres. The word is also used for "mankind", as in el hombre.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word hombre is also used as an interjection meaning "come on" or "really", as in ¡Hombre, no puede ser!
Examples in context
- Ese hombre trabaja aquí.That man works here.
- Disculpe, señor.Excuse me, sir.
- Un joven nos atendió.A young man helped us.
Example conversation
Lucía asks for help at a bus station in Monterrey.
- LucíaDisculpe, señor, ¿dónde sale el autobús?Excuse me, sir, where does the bus leave?
- HombreEn el andén tres.At platform three.
- LucíaMuchas gracias.Thank you very much.
