de hombre a hombre
/de ombɾe a ombɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "man to man" is translated into Spanish as de hombre a hombre.
This phrase is used to suggest a serious, candid and direct conversation between two men, often implying a level of mutual respect or shared understanding of masculinity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from de (from), hombre (man), a (to) and hombre (man).
Which one should you use?
While de hombre a hombre is the standard phrase, you may encounter others depending on the context and location. For example, hombre a hombre is a common variation, while de macho a macho is a more colloquial expression.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American regions, the colloquial expression de macho a macho is used. In Spain, both hombre a hombre and the informal phrases entre tíos or de tío a tío are common.
How do you pronounce it?
/de ombɾe a ombɾe/
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Examples in context
- Hablemos de hombre a hombre.Let's talk man to man.This example shows how to use de hombre a hombre to suggest a direct conversation.Tatoeba #1234470 by marcelostockle, translation #1174762 by CK
- Quiero hablarte, de hombre a hombre.I want to talk to you man to man.This example uses de hombre a hombre to express a desire for a candid talk.Tatoeba #8813913 by arh, translation #8813691 by CK
- Me gustaría hablar contigo de hombre a hombre sobre el proyecto.I would like to speak with you man to man about the project.
- Vamos a hablar entre hombres para decidir qué hacer.Let's talk man to man to decide what to do.
- Charlemos de tío a tío, ¿qué opinas?Let's chat man to man, what do you think?
- Debemos resolver esto de hombre a hombre.We must resolve this man to man.
Example conversation
Sofía encourages Alejandro to talk to his brother about a conflict.
- SofíaDeberías hablar con tu hermano sobre el problema.You should talk to your brother about the problem.
- AlejandroTienes razón, lo haré de hombre a hombre.You're right, I'll do it man to man.
- Sofía¿Crees que él te escuchará?Do you think he will listen to you?
- AlejandroSí, así será más sincero.Yes, that way it will be more sincere.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, de, hombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
