tipos
“tipos” means “types” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
types
Also: kinds, sorts
📝 In Action
Hay muchos tipos de queso en esta tienda.
A2There are many types of cheese in this store.
¿Qué tipos de música te gustan?
A2What kinds of music do you like?
Existen diferentes tipos de aprendizaje.
B1Different types of learning exist.
guys
Also: dudes, blokes, fellas
📝 In Action
Unos tipos me preguntaron la hora en la calle.
B1Some guys asked me for the time on the street.
¿Quiénes son esos dos tipos que están en la puerta?
B1Who are those two guys at the door?
No me fío de esos tipos, parecen sospechosos.
B2I don't trust those guys, they seem suspicious.
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Quick Quiz: tipos
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Which sentence uses 'tipos' to mean 'guys' in an informal way?
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Comes from the Latin word 'typus', which itself came from the Greek 'týpos' (τύπος). The original Greek word meant a 'mark', 'impression', or 'model'. You can see how this evolved into both meanings: a 'type' of thing follows a certain model, and an informal 'guy' is seen as a certain 'type' of person.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'tipas' for women?
Yes, 'tipas' is the female equivalent and is used informally to mean 'gals' or 'women'. Just like 'tipos', it can sometimes have a slightly distant or even disrespectful tone, so it's best used in very casual situations with people you know well.
What's the singular form?
The singular form is 'tipo'. You can say 'un tipo de flor' (one type of flower) or 'Ese tipo es muy alto' (That guy is very tall).