Spanish · People & Family
"Man" in Spanish: hombre
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Man in Spanish is el hombre (OHM-breh). It is masculine: un hombre, ese hombre. The plural is los hombres.
At a café
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How to pronounce hombre
Say it
OHM-breh
/ˈom.bɾe/
OHM-breh for hombre. Stress OHM. Soft b between vowels.
"Man" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hombre | the man Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| un hombre | a man Introducing someone unknown. | Introducing someone unknown. |
| ese hombre | that man Pointing someone out. | Pointing someone out. |
| los hombres | the men Plural form. | Plural form. |
How to use hombre in real life
- 1At a café
Hay un hombre en la puerta.
There is a man at the door.
Un hombre for an unknown man.
- 2Giving directions
Pregúntale a ese hombre.
Ask that man.
Ese hombre when pointing.
- 3Family talk
El hombre de la foto es mi papá.
The man in the photo is my dad.
El hombre with a clear referent.
Mistakes English speakers make with hombre
Incorrect: La hombre está aquí.
Correct: El hombre está aquí.
Hombre is masculine. Use el, un, and ese.
Incorrect: Los hombres altosas.
Correct: Los hombres altos.
Match plural hombres with altos, not a mixed ending.
Good to know
In Latin America, hombre is the neutral word for an adult male. Señor is more polite than hombre in address. Keep hombre for clear, everyday Spanish.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting outside a clinic
ChatPal
¿Viste al hombre de la gorra?
Did you see the man with the cap?
You
Sí. Ese hombre habla con la enfermera.
Yes. That man is talking to the nurse.
ChatPal
Creo que es el siguiente.
I think he is next.
You
Ok. Espéremoslo un momento.
Ok. Let’s wait a moment.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Man" in Spanish
Is hombre masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el hombre, un hombre, los hombres.
What is the plural of hombre?
Los hombres. Drop nothing; add -s.
Can hombre mean “guy”?
Yes in casual talk. Señor is more polite.
How do you pronounce hombre?
OHM-breh. Stress the first syllable.
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