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/Sounds like "BROH-dehr"/

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.

Example

"Qué tal brother. → What's up bro."

"Mi brother, necesito que me ayudes. → Bro, I need your help."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

An affectionate, cuddly person who loves physical closeness, hugs, cuddles, head pats, all of it. The mimoso wants to be physically close and isn't shy about it.