tipo
/ˈtipo/
The Spanish phrase 'type' is translated as tipo.
tipo is used to describe a category or group of people or things that share similar characteristics. In many Spanish-speaking regions, it is also used colloquially to refer to a guy or a fellow, much like saying 'that type of guy'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The verb tipear is used in certain regions, particularly in Latin America, to specify the action of typing on a computer keyboard.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of tipo is tipos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtipo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use tipo to mean the action of typing on a keyboard. In Spanish, tipo refers to a category, while escribir a máquina or teclear is used for the action of typing.
Did you know?
- In some regions, tipo can be used as an adjective meaning 'roughly' or 'approximately' when describing a time or amount, such as tipo las seis for 'around six o'clock'.
- The phrase tipo is often used in modern Spanish slang as a filler word, similar to how English speakers use 'like' to introduce an example.
- The word tipo descends from the Ancient Greek word túpos, which originally meant a 'mark' or 'impression' made by striking something.
Examples in context
- No es mi tipo.This is not my type.This sentence is useful for expressing that something does not fit a certain category.Tatoeba #2868 by Shishir, translation #1702 by Swift
- ¡Él es mi tipo!He is my type!This sentence is useful for expressing that someone fits a certain category.Tatoeba #1598154 by teskmon, translation #284379 by CK
- No soy su tipo.I'm not her type.This sentence is useful for expressing that one does not fit someone else's category.Tatoeba #5058489 by don_ramon, translation #2549314 by CK
- Por favor, asegúrese de escribir el informe en el ordenador.Please make sure to type the report on the computer.
- Le solicito que redacte el contrato en la computadora.I request that you type the contract on the computer.
- Por favor, proceda a digitar el texto en el equipo.Please proceed to type the text on the computer.
- No me gusta escribir en la compu, prefiero usar papel y lápiz.I don't like typing on the computer, I prefer using paper and pencil.
- ¿Podrías teclear el mensaje en el chat?Could you type the message in the chat?
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their favorite music.
- Lucía¿Qué tipo de música te gusta, Javier?What type of music do you like, Javier?
- JavierMe gusta todo tipo de rock.I like all types of rock.
- LucíaA mí me gusta el tipo más tranquilo.I like the calmer type.
- JavierEntiendo, cada quien tiene su gusto.I understand, everyone has their own taste.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tipo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
