mano
bro, dude, mate
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmɐ.nu/
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Cultural Note
Short for 'irmão' (brother), 'mano' is heavily used in São Paulo and Brazilian urban culture. It became widespread through hip-hop and funk music. The feminine form 'mana' exists but is less common. In Portugal, 'mano' is understood but 'pá' or 'meu' are the local equivalents.
📝 Example Sentences
E aí, mano, tudo bem?
Hey bro, how's it going?
Mano, você não vai acreditar no que aconteceu.
Dude, you won't believe what happened.
Os manos vão chegar mais tarde.
The guys are gonna arrive later.