hombre
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Meaning · English
A man, a chap, a guy; especially a Hispanic or Spanish man.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[W]e're glad to learn that the Yankee bullet has not quite stopped your breath. You're all right, hombre!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hombre” mean?
A man, a chap, a guy; especially a Hispanic or Spanish man.
Is “hombre” formal or informal?
hombre is generally slang.