noun
hombre
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noun
1
A man, especially used informally, often implying a tough or rugged character.
"He's a tough hombre — you don't want to cross him."
How to Use Hombre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, slightly colourful way of saying "guy" or "man," borrowed from Spanish.
When to use it
Informal and often used with a wink, sometimes stereotypically evoking Western films.
Word Forms
hombres plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish hombre, meaning "man."