What is the Spanish word for "dude"?

Learn how to say "dude" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dude

Spanish

tío

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Alternative translations of "dude"

tipo
amigo
colega
chico

Examples of how to use "dude" in Spanish

English
Hey dude what is up?
Spanish
¡Oye, tío, qué pasa?
English
That dude always helps his neighbors.
Spanish
Ese tipo siempre ayuda a sus vecinos.
English
Hey dude, can you pass the salt?
Spanish
Oye, tío, ¿puedes pasarme la sal?
English
The movie showed a brave dude fighting.
Spanish
La película mostraba a un tipo valiente luchando.
English
My brother called me a funny dude.
Spanish
Mi hermano me llamó un tipo gracioso.

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