Translation
man, husband (colloquial)
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Word origin
From Latin homo, accusative hominem ('human being, man'). The Latin f-less form developed the b through the m-n cluster.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- hominem
- English cognates
- human, homage, homicide, hominid
Grammar
Examples
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A man of about forty is waiting at the entrance.
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He is the bravest man I know.
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Man, I cannot believe it.
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That man in the black hat was looking at us from the corner.
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Men and women should have the same rights.
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An older man was reading the newspaper on the park bench.
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hombre: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "hombre" (man, husband (colloquial)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 10: hombre, entonces, casa and 9 more words.