What Spanish word(s) would substitute for "guy?"

Question

In describing his likes and preferences, in English, someone might say, "I'm more a mountain guy than a beach guy," or "I'm a baseball guy." What spanish word or words would substitute for "guy?"

Answer 1

If its for México, you might use chavo, tio if for Spain, and Marianne's tipo if you want it generic

thanks. Looking for Ecuadorean colloquial or slang, and would it be "tipo beisbol" or "beisbol tipo?" - jim-burton, Aug 20, 2010

Answer 2

Hi, Jim. Welcome to the forum.

I'd say "tipo" or "tío" for these things.

I agree with tipo. - KevinB, Aug 20, 2010

Answer 3

I concur w/ Marianne -- tipo. I'm not sure where "tío" is used commonly. I heard it a lot in Spain, but I haven't heard it anywhere else.