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.