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"Man" is a noun which is often translated as "el hombre", and "dude" is a noun which is often translated as "el tipo". Learn more about the difference between "man" and "dude" below.
man(
mahn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (adult male)
c. el tipo (M) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Who is that strange man talking to your daughter?¿Quién es ese tipo raro hablando con tu hija?
2. (individual)
a. la persona (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He's the right man for the job.Es la persona adecuada para el puesto.
5. (colloquial) (form of address)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. el mano (M) (colloquial) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
Give me a break, man!¡Déjame en paz, mano!
c. el tío (M) (colloquial) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
That's cool, man!¡Cómo mola, tío!
6. (fan)
7. (envoy)
b. el corresponsal (M) (journalism)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Now a report from our man in the field.A continuación, un reportaje de nuestro corresponsal en la zona.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Hundreds of officers and men died with the carrier that sank.Cientos de oficiales y marineros murieron en el portaaviones que se hundió.
The general and his men were received as heroes.El general y sus tropas fueron recibidos como héroes.
9. (manservant)
a. el ayuda de cámara (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was the duke's man for many years.Fue el ayuda de cámara del duque durante muchos años.
10. (game piece)
b. la ficha (F) (checkers)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
In the game of checkers, how many men does a player start with?En el juego de las damas, ¿con cuántas fichas empieza cada jugador?
11. (colloquial) (referring to the Establishment)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. el sistema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't care how much they pay me; I'm never working for the man.No me importa cuánto me paguen; nunca voy a trabajar para el sistema.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
12. (to operate)
a. atender
I need to find someone to man the reception desk at lunch today.Necesito buscar a alguien para atender la recepción durante la hora del almuerzo hoy.
b. encargarse de
We need someone we trust to man this project through the summer months.Necesitamos a alguien de confianza que se encargue del proyecto durante los meses del verano.
c. tripular (aviation or nautical)
The boat was manned by Polynesians.El barco estaba tripulado por polinesios.
d. guarnecer (fortress)
The fortress was manned by an infantry company.El fuerte estaba guarnecido por una compañía de infantería.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
13. (colloquial) (used for emphasis)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
dude(
dud
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (colloquial) (guy) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. el tipo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There were some dudes standing on the corner watching the girls pass by.Había unos tipos parados en la esquina mirando pasar a las chicas.
Who's that dude that's talking to your sister?¿Quién es ese tipo que está hablando con tu hermana?
b. el güey (M) (colloquial) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
That dude is so loud.Ese güey es bien escandaloso.
c. el huevón (M) (colloquial) (Chile)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Chile
Are you dating that dude?¿Estás pololeando con ese huevón?
d. el boludo (M) (colloquial) (Argentina)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
I can't stand that dude.No me la banco a ese boludo.
e. el maje (M) (Central America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
That dude owes me money.Ese maje me debe plata.
f. el mae (M) (colloquial) (Costa Rica)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
That dude is really cool.Ese mae es bien tuanis.
g. el tío (M) (colloquial) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
He's a dude. He doesn't care about your feelings. - That's not true!Es un tío. Le dan igual tus sentimientos. - ¡Eso no es cierto!
2. (colloquial) (form of address) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
b. el mano (M) (colloquial) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
What's happening, dude?¿Qué es la que hay, mano?
c. el güey (M) (colloquial) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
What's up, dude? - Just chilling.¿Qué pex, güey? - Aquí nomás.
d. el huevón (M) (colloquial) (Chile)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Chile
Dude, who's that chick?Huevón, ¿quién es esa mina?
e. el boludo (M) (colloquial) (Argentina)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Come on, dude!¡Ponete las pilas, boludo!
f. el mae (M) (colloquial) (Costa Rica)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
What's up, dude? Doing great or doing crappy?¿Qué tal, mae? ¿Tuanis o morado?
g. el asere (M) (colloquial) (Cuba)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
What's up, dude?¿Qué bolá, asere?
h. el cerote (M) (colloquial) (El Salvador) (Guatemala) (Honduras)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in El Salvador
Regionalism used in Guatemala
Regionalism used in Honduras
What's up, dude?¿Quiubo, cerote?
i. el parce (M) (colloquial) (Andes)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What else is happening, dude?¿Y qué más, parce?
j. el maje (M) (colloquial) (Central America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
What's up, dude?¿Ideay, maje?
k. el pata (M) (colloquial) (Peru)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Peru
What's up, dude?¿Qué tal, pata?
l. el pana (M) (colloquial) (Andes) (Caribbean) (Panama)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Panama
Will you buy me a beer, dude?¿Me invitas a una cerveza, pana?
m. el tío (M) (colloquial) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
What's up, dude?¿Qué hay, tío?
3. (old-fashioned) (dandy)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. el petimetre (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The dude entered the hall showing off his extravagant garb.El petimetre entró en el salón luciendo su extravagante atuendo.
