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/Sounds like "broht" (as in "bro") + "EHR" (as in "egg")/

Meaning

In Ecuador, a casual and affectionate way to address a close friend, borrowed directly from English. Widely used among young men as a confident, friendly term of address.

Examples

Brother, can I borrow your charger for a bit.

Thanks for the help, bro, I owe you one.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "broht" (as in "bro") + "EHR" (as in "egg")/

Meaning

An anglicism adopted in Ecuadorian, Mexican, Colombian, and Chicano Spanish to mean friend, buddy, trusted brother. Pronounced as in English but inserted into Spanish speech with total naturalness. "Qué tal brother" is the standard greeting between young men in Ecuador. Also written "broder" when hispanized. A universal word among urban Latin youth.

Examples

What's up bro.

Bro, I need your help.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de Estados Unidos
Homie
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Bandera de República Dominicana
Bandera de Cuba
Broki

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In Puerto Rico, a clumsy, slow, or clueless person. A mild insult for someone who doesn't get things quickly or manages to mess everything up.