hombres
“hombres” means “men” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
men
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Hay tres hombres esperando afuera.
A1There are three men waiting outside.
Los hombres de mi familia son todos muy altos.
A2The men in my family are all very tall.
mankind
Also: human beings, people
📝 In Action
La historia de los hombres está llena de descubrimientos.
B1The history of mankind is full of discoveries.
Todos los hombres nacen libres e iguales.
B2All human beings are born free and equal.
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Quick Quiz: hombres
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'hombres' to mean 'mankind' or 'humanity'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'hominem', which was a form of 'homo', meaning 'man' or 'human being'. 'Hombres' is simply the plural of the Spanish word 'hombre' that grew out of this Latin root.
First recorded: Since the earliest forms of Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'hombres' to refer to a mixed group of men and women?
Traditionally, yes. In formal grammar, the masculine plural ('hombres') can include everyone. However, in modern everyday speech, it's becoming much more common and is considered more inclusive to say 'hombres y mujeres' (men and women) or simply 'las personas' (the people) to be clear you're talking about everyone.
What's the singular of 'hombres'?
The singular form is 'hombre', which means 'man'.