Inklingo

How to Say "men" in Spanish

English → Spanish

hombres

/OM-bress//ˈom.bɾes/

NounA1General
Use 'hombres' when referring to adult human males in a general sense, or when talking about a group of men without any specific formal or polite connotation.
Three distinct adult men standing together.

Examples

Hay tres hombres esperando afuera.

There are three men waiting outside.

Los hombres de mi familia son todos muy altos.

The men in my family are all very tall.

Making Nouns Plural

'Hombres' is the plural of 'hombre' (man). Because 'hombre' ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural. This is a common pattern in Spanish.

Matching with Adjectives

Mistake: “Vi a unas hombres altas.”

Correction: Vi a unos hombres altos. Because 'hombres' is a masculine word, any words describing it (like 'unos' and 'altos') also need to be in their masculine, plural forms.

caballeros

/ka-ba-YE-ros//kaβaˈʝeɾos/

NounA2Formal/Polite
Use 'caballeros' as a polite or formal way to address a group of men, similar to 'gentlemen' in English, often used in service or formal settings.
Two well-dressed men politely shaking hands in a formal setting.

Examples

Buenas tardes, caballeros. ¿En qué puedo ayudarles?

Good afternoon, gentlemen. How can I help you?

Los caballeros, por favor, esperen en la sala.

The gentlemen, please wait in the living room.

Plural of 'Caballero'

'Caballeros' is simply the plural form of 'caballero' (gentleman). To make it plural, you just add an '-s' to the end.

General vs. Formal Address

The most common mistake is using the formal 'caballeros' in everyday, informal situations where 'hombres' would be more appropriate. Reserve 'caballeros' for when you would use 'gentlemen' in English.

Related Translations

Learn Spanish with Inklingo

Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.