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"Vamos" is a form of "vamos", a phrase which is often translated as "let's go". "Hombre" is a noun which is often translated as "man". Learn more about the difference between "vamos" and "hombre" below.
vamos(
bah
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mohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. let's go
Llegó el taxi. Vamos. - Espera. Voy rápido ir al baño.The taxi is here. Let's go. - Wait. I'm going quickly to the bathroom.
a. come on
Estamos muy cansados. - Vamos, chicos. Ya casi llegamos.We're very tired. - Come on, guys. We're almost there.
b. go
¡Vamos, equipo! ¡A ganar!Go, team! Let's win the game!
a. come on
Me duelen los oídos. - Vamos, no soy tan mal cantante.My ears hurt. - Come on, I'm not such a bad singer.
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el hombre(
ohm
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breh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. man
Había dos hombres y tres mujeres en la cola.There were two men and three women in line.
a. man
Cuando el hombre llegó al continente, alteró el ecosistema.When man reached the continent, he disturbed the ecosystem.
b. mankind
Aún creo que el hombre es capaz de lo bueno.I still believe mankind is capable of good.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. come on
¡Hombre, no te enfades!Come on, don't be upset!
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!
c. you bet
¿Te parece atractiva Jenny? - ¡Hombre!Do you find Jenny attractive? - You bet!
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