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Add a word/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
An affectionate diminutive of 'brother' or close friend in Mexico, the Mexican way of saying 'bro' with warmth and familiarity. It's how you greet your buddy with genuine affection.
Examples
“What's up bro? How you been?”
“Help me out, bro, I need a favor.”
/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
Brother, close friend, or trusted companion. In Peru and Bolivia, manito is one of the most affectionate ways to address someone you care about: warm, familiar, and carrying genuine closeness whether or not you're actually related.
Examples
“What's up, man, it's been so long since I've seen you!”
“My buddy helped me carry all the furniture and didn't charge me anything.”
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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
An affectionate diminutive of 'brother' or close friend in Mexico, the Mexican way of saying 'bro' with warmth and familiarity. It's how you greet your buddy with genuine affection.
Examples
“What's up bro? How you been?”
“Help me out, bro, I need a favor.”
/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
Brother, close friend, or trusted companion. In Peru and Bolivia, manito is one of the most affectionate ways to address someone you care about: warm, familiar, and carrying genuine closeness whether or not you're actually related.
Examples
“What's up, man, it's been so long since I've seen you!”
“My buddy helped me carry all the furniture and didn't charge me anything.”
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