Bro
Your buddy or close friend. Used among younger people to address a peer, similar to dude or mate.
what is up bro?
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Tag: hermano
Definitions tagged hermano in the street dictionary.
EspañaPinchi pinchi
Inseparable friends who are always together, thick as thieves.
My son is pinchi pinchi with your nephew.
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PanamáGarra
A soul brother or a ride-or-die friend. Someone who sticks by you through thick and thin.
Hey, Garra, lend me 20 bucks and I will pay you back tomorrow, friend.
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Compa
Short for compadre, this is a friendly and casual way to address a friend or buddy (originally referring to the relationship between a child's father and godfather).
A: Hey, what's up, compa? How is everything? B: Just here, working hard, you know how it is.
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Maña
A shortened form of hermana (sister), used between close female friends, especially in the countryside. Manita is a common variation. (In Panama, the interior refers to the provinces outside the capital city).
A: Oh, mana, if you only knew what happened to me yesterday. B: Tell me, mana, tell me.
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Moch
A term used to address a very close friend, synonymous with brother or bro.
A: 'Moch, when is your little sister's birthday?' B: 'Friday, moch. Are you coming to the party?'
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VIEJO
A common term for a friend, buddy, or pal, similar to man or dude. Although it literally means old man, it is used to address peers or acquaintances as a sign of camaraderie regardless of their actual age.
Look VIEJO, let's go see the girls at the pool. / I have to call the VIEJO from the bakery. Hey VIEJO, remember what is pending.
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VenezuelaPaciero
An affectionate term for a close friend, buddy, or homie. (Derived from the word for peace, it refers to someone you are cool or tight with.)
He is my paciero, let me introduce you : They are very close pacieros, that is why they are always together
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Blod
Derived from the English word blood, this term is used by men to refer to close friends they consider to be blood brothers.
What happened to your face, blod? | Introduce me to your sister, blod.
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loco
A friendly and casual way to address a friend, equivalent to dude, man, or bro.
I really like that girl, loco: I am hungry, loco.
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primo
A term used by people from the state of Zulia to address friends, acquaintances, or fellow locals (Zulianos have a very distinct regional identity and dialect within Venezuela).
"Hey primo, long time no see" "Hey primo, you finally made it"
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Menor
A buddy, pal, or homeboy. It is a common way to address a friend in informal street slang (in Venezuela, it is used among peers and does not necessarily mean the person is actually younger or a minor).
Hey Menor, long time no see. Menor, it is strange seeing you around here.
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Critiano de dio
A term used to address someone who is acting foolishly, making a mistake, or failing to do the right thing. It is often used with a tone of disbelief or mild frustration (literally Christian of God, used here to address a person as a poor soul).
Critiano de dio, why did you do that?
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República Dominicanallave
A close friend, buddy, or companion, similar to a homie or ride-or-die (literally means key, implying the person is essential or tightly connected to you).
He is my llave, my right-hand man. My friends are my llave for life.
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Brother
Derived from English, this term is used to refer to a very close friend (Venezuelans frequently adopt English loanwords into their everyday slang).
"That is my soul brother" / "That buddy is like my brother"
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Pana
A very close friend, buddy, or homie (equivalent to calling someone your brother).
Don't mess with that guy, he's my pana.
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Puerto Ricomanao
A casual, shortened way to say brother or bro when addressing a close friend. It is a slang contraction of the phrase mi hermano.
Tell me manao, what is up?
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manao
A close friend, homie, or brother (a colloquial contraction of the word hermano).
Yo manao, that girl is hot.
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suprimo
A term of address used between friends, similar to bro or cuz. Originally from the Romani community, it is now frequently used by youth in working-class or urban neighborhoods (derived from the Spanish word for cousin).
Give me a cig, suprimo.
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mi sangre
A term of endearment for a very close friend, similar to calling someone brother or homie to signify a bond as deep as family. (Literally: my blood).
My brother, mi sangre, my best friend.
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ñañito
An affectionate term for a brother, close friend, or buddy (derived from the Quechua word for sibling).
What is up ñañito, how did your day go today, my man?
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EcuadorSuko
A shortening of su colega (your buddy), used by the cani or calorro subcultures in Spain, especially in the south, to refer to a friend or associate. (Canis and calorros are youth subcultures typically associated with urban outskirts and specific slang). The feminine form is suka.
How is it going Suko? Grab the white stuff Suko.
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Shurmano
A slang corruption of su hermano (his brother) used by canis and calorros (marginalized urban youth subcultures in Spain) in Southern Spain to address very close friends. Similar to bro or homie, it signifies a deep bond. It is sometimes shortened to shurma or feminized as shurmana.
What is up shurmano? Take a hit, shurma.
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canchanchan
A very close and loyal friend, a best buddy who is treated like a brother.
There is my lifelong canchanchan. Give me some money for a bottle (a pote refers to a small flask of rum).
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capsula
Slang used in working-class neighborhoods to refer to a symbolic brother, a best friend, or a ride-or-die companion.
You are my capsula, you are one of a kind.
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PerúCompare
A common way to address friends or peers in Peru, equivalent to buddy or man, often used even between strangers in informal settings. It is a shortened form of compadre. (In Peru, street slang is locally called jeringa).
What is up compare! When are we playing a pickup soccer game?
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elmanao
A term used to address a stranger or someone you are angry with (quillada is Dominican slang for being pissed off). While it is a contraction of el hermano (the brother), in this context it is used dismissively or in a confrontational way.
Elmanao what is up with you, you hit my car. Elmanao come over here.
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canio
A colloquial term of address used in Andalusia, specifically in Malaga, similar to dude, mate, or bro. It is very common among friends.
Canio, look at the vest I bought. Listen to me Canio, do not be an idiot. Unbelievable, canio.
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Globalsurmano
A term used in Andalusia, Spain, especially among the Cale (Romani) community. It is used to get someone's attention or instead of a person's name, acting as a filler word similar to 'bro' or 'man'. (It is a contraction of 'su hermano', meaning 'his brother').
Surmano, give me a euro. Surmano, look at what he's doing. Surmano, you got a cigarette? Surmano, you know who I am. Surmano, let's go to the four to get some paqui.
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siervo
A person who follows God or belongs to a Christian congregation, specifically an Evangelical one. It is used as a term of address or a greeting between members of the faith. (In the Dominican Republic, members of Evangelical churches frequently use this biblical term to refer to each other.)
Siervo of the Most High! How are you doing?
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compai
A close friend, brother, or buddy (Shortened form of compadre).
Hey compai, what's up?
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Ñaña
A term of endearment used for a sister or a female family member. (Common in the Andean region, originating from Quechua).
Sister, little Ñaña.
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ñaño
Brother or a very close friend, similar to bro or buddy. (Commonly used throughout Ecuador for both biological siblings and close pals, the term likely originates from Quechua).
-Edgar, where is your ñaño? -He is over there playing.
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acere
A term for a close friend, homie, or brother. It has African roots and originated within the Abakua society. While it was once stigmatized as criminal slang in the 1980s, it is now a fundamental part of the Cuban identity used by people from all walks of life. (The Abakua is an Afro-Cuban men's secret society).
What's up acere (how is it going, bro).
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Cubawey
Dude, bro, or guy. It is the most common way to address a friend or buddy in Mexico, often used as a filler word similar to 'man' (originally derived from the word for ox, it transitioned from an insult to a term of endearment).
What is up wey? Yesterday wey I ran into your girl. Oh man wey, I feel like shit.
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MéxicoIglesia de Jesucristo
An organized group of believers who, through baptism and confirmation, have taken the name of Jesus Christ upon themselves. To be the true Church, it must be the Lord's, having his authority, teachings, laws, and ordinances, and be governed by Him through chosen representatives (this terminology is specific to the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
The Lord added daily to the Iglesia de Jesucristo, Acts 2:47. We, being many, are one body in Christ, Rom. 12:5. By one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, 1 Cor. 12:13. The Iglesia de Jesucristo is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Eph. 2:19,20. Apostles and prophets are essential to the Iglesia de Jesucristo, Eph. 4:11,16. Christ is the head of the Iglesia de Jesucristo, Eph. 5:23.
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Mormon, Profeta Nefita
In the Book of Mormon, a Nephite prophet, general, and historian who lived around 311 to 385 AD. A military leader since his youth, he was tasked with keeping the historical records, eventually abridging the Large Plates of Nephi into the Plates of Mormon. He passed these records to his son Moroni, which were later used by Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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ColombiaComunidad de Cristo
A breakaway group from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints based in Independence, Missouri, with roughly 250,000 members. Following Joseph Smith's death in 1844, a period of disorganization occurred regarding the church presidency (pride was clearly on display) as various groups followed different leaders, the largest being the followers of Brigham Young. In 1860, a conference in Amboy, Illinois, held by people who lacked any authority, reorganized the church with Joseph Smith III as president. This group was known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints until 2001.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Estados UnidosIglesia Reorganizada de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias
A religious organization in the Latter Day Saint movement, founded by Joseph Smith III in Amboy, Illinois, on April 6, 1860. They split from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints due to disagreements regarding Brigham Young's succession to the presidency. As of 2001, the group is known as the Community of Christ.
The Iglesia Reorganizada de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias.
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Mormon
A common nickname used by non-members to refer to followers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The term is derived from the Book of Mormon (a sacred text compiled by the ancient prophet Mormon). Although the official name for members is saints, the general public uses this term to identify them.
I am a Mormon, I attend The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Iglesia Grande y Abominable
Any wicked and worldly organization on earth that corrupts the pure and perfect gospel and opposes the Lamb of God (this term originates from the Book of Mormon and is used in religious contexts to describe institutions seen as opposing God's will).
Satan. The devil is the enemy of righteousness and of all those who seek to do the will of God. He is literally a son of God in spirit, and at one time was an angel with authority in the presence of God (Isa. 14:12). Behold, there are only two churches: one is the church of the Lamb of God, and the other is the church of the devil: so he who does not belong to the church of the Lamb of God belongs to that Iglesia Grande y Abominable which is the mother of abominations, and is the whore of all the earth.
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ChileLa Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias
A religious movement founded on April 6, 1830, in Palmyra, New York, by Joseph Smith. Followers profess to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ but do not consider themselves part of Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant traditions, viewing their faith as a restoration of early Christianity. They are commonly known as Mormons because they include the Book of Mormon in their canon of holy scriptures.
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias.
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Libro de Mormon
A volume of scripture used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, consisting of an abridgment of records from ancient inhabitants of the Americas. Compiled by the prophet Mormon and translated by Joseph Smith, it recounts the history of groups who migrated from the Old World and the visit of Jesus Christ to them after his resurrection. Smith described the Libro de Mormon as the keystone of the religion, teaching that its precepts bring followers closer to God.
Joseph is a fruitful bough, Gen. 49:22. Truth shall spring out of the earth, Ps. 85:11. The Libro de Mormon and the Bible shall grow together, 2 Ne. 3:12. The Lord covenanted with Enos to bring the Libro de Mormon to the Lamanites, Enos 1:15.
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Santo de los Ultimos Dias
A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ (the formal term for a member of the Mormon faith).
Gather my Santo de los Ultimos Dias unto me, Ps. 50:5. Saul ravaged the Santo de los Ultimos Dias in Jerusalem, Acts 9:1, 21. Peter also came to the Santo de los Ultimos Dias who lived in Lydda, Acts 9:32. To all those in Rome, called to be Santo de los Ultimos Dias: Grace and peace, Rom. 1:7. You are fellow citizens with the Santo de los Ultimos Dias, Eph. 2:19, 21.
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Friends
The English word for friends.
You are my friend: You are my friend.
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Mi Pana
A casual way to refer to a close friend, equivalent to buddy, pal, or homie.
How are you, mi pana?
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Pana
A friend, buddy, or pal. The term is derived from the English word partner.
JOSE: Hey Luis, where were you yesterday? LUIS: Nowhere special, just at the colmadon (a neighborhood grocery store that doubles as a social hub for drinks and music) with my panas.
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Amistad
An unwritten social contract where one performs minor favors for others specifically to obligate them to return much larger favors later (in the Dominican Republic, this reflects a cynical view of social leverage and reciprocal debts).
Jose, for the sake of the Amistad we have and that beer I bought you the other day, you should lend me those 20,000 pesos so I can fix this problem I have.
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