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hombre

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈhɑmbɹə// UK //hˈɒmbɐ// hom·bre Slang

n. a man, especially one who is tough, brave, or has a lot of character. It is a Spanish word that people in English often use to sound cool or old-fashioned.

n. a man, typically one who is perceived as having a strong character or a rugged personality. Borrowed from Spanish; often used in English to evoke a sense of traditional masculinity or to describe a specific archetype of a tough individual.


SIMPLE

He is a real hombre who never backs down from a challenge.

CONTEXTUAL

The old cowboy was a true hombre, respected by everyone in the small desert town for his honesty and strength.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Spanish hombre (“man; human being”). Doublet of gome, homo, ombre, and omi.

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