How to Say "blokes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “blokes” is “tipos” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1informal
British English equivalent
Examples
Unos tipos me preguntaron la hora en la calle.
Some guys asked me for the time on the street.
¿Quiénes son esos dos tipos que están en la puerta?
Who are those two guys at the door?
No me fío de esos tipos, parecen sospechosos.
I don't trust those guys, they seem suspicious.
Using in Formal Situations
Mistake: “Referring to your new boss or a client as 'ese tipo'.”
Correction: Use 'ese señor' or 'ese hombre'. 'Tipo' is too informal and can sound disrespectful in a professional or formal context.
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