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"Hombre" is a noun which is often translated as "man", and "mujer" is a noun which is often translated as "woman". Learn more about the difference between "hombre" and "mujer" below.
el hombre(
ohm
-
breh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (adult male)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
b. are you kidding me
¿Te gusta el café? - ¡Hombre! ¡Moriría sin él!Do you like coffee? - Are you kidding me? I'd die without it!
la mujer(
moo
-
hehr
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Mujer, pero si era broma! ¿Creíste que lo decía en serio? - Pues sí.But it was a joke! Did you think I was being serious? - Well, yes, I did.
¡Mujer, no te enfades! Lo hice sin mala intención.Come on, don't be angry! I meant no harm.
