-- Which to use in English ???
Friend, Guy, Gal, Bud, Buddy, Dude, Pal, Pardner, Bloke or Mate ???
Hey! Similar to Hi!
Hey - How are you doing ? == Hi - How are you doing ?
Hey you! You just dropped something. -- Used to get someone's attention, when you don't know their name.
Hey Bud! This is a common friendly greeting. == bud US fam amigo
Hey Buddy! == Hey Bud! == buddy / ˈbʌdi/ sustantivo (pl buddies) (AmE colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
Hey Friend! is less commonly used. friend (close acquaintance) amigo,
But commonly used during introducions: I'd like to introduce you to my friend Angela.
Hey My friend! == Hey My Bud to a very good friend.
Hey Best Friend == Hey Good Buddy to a very good friend.
Hey Dude! What's up Dude? dude /duːd / || /djuːd/ sustantivo (AmE sl) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)
Hey Cool Dude! You look really great today! -- A nice double compliment.
--- When referring to someone else:
Who was that dude I saw you with last night?
Oh, some important dude from Miami. He turned out to be a real dud. == dud (persona) inútil
When talking about others:
Do you see that guy (person) standing over there on the corner? == guy (man) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam), chavo m (Méx fam);
Those guys (people) seem to be be in a hurry to go somewhere important. == guys pl (people) (AmE) gente f;
He's really a good guy. They are really a bunch of good guys.
OK guys, (mixed male and female) Come on, let's get going now.
For explicitely female use 'gal'. == gal /ɡæl/ sustantivo (colloq) chica f, muchacha f
She's a very beautiful gal.
The class is open to both gals and guys.
Pal == /pæl/ sustantivo (friend) (colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
You're a real pal! ¡eso es un amigo verdadero!
Hey Pal! How are you doing ? pal (as form of address) compadre or (Esp) tío or (Méx) cuate
Hey Guy! How are you doing ? My opionion. These two are less commonly used.
Pardner == noun U.S. Dialect . 1. (in direct address) friend. 2. partner.
Howdy Pardner! (This has a distinctly Western/Cowboy sound to it.)
Bloke == /bləʊk/ sustantivo (BrE colloq) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)
==bloke –noun Chiefly British Informal. man; fellow; guy.
He's a bloody nice bloke, don't you think, old chap ?
Mate is different because of the prefered meaning in the USA (2c) and the British/Australian/New Zealand meaning (3) in WordRef.
So, in American English, my mate is my spouse. In British English, 'me mate' is my friend. And the pronounciation is different too: Br sounds to my Anerican ears like 'me might'
What does Google Ngram have to say about the frequency of use ? It look like 'bud' is the winner.
My personal favorite? Budito.
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Verbs - TO TAKE and some common uses
How many times can you use the verb 'TO TAKE' when describing your daily activities?
Please take the time to let me know if I have overlooked any good examples.
For now take some time and take a look at these common examples below, take note, and then take a chance and use them today.
REF: http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=take
It's morning. The alarm clock sounds, and I open my eyes a little and take a peek at it. Yes it is indeed time to get up. So I open my eyes wide open, and take a look around the room. I have plenty of time, so I will take my time (not rush) in getting ready.
I think I should take the opportunity to use the bathroom now while it is not occupied (is empty).
I take a pee ( piss is more vulgar).
Somedays I take a poop (crap and shit are more vulgar).
I guess I should take a moment to open the window for some fresh air.
And then I take a shower, since it is quicker than taking a bath.
Let's see, how shall I get to work today? I could take the bus to the office, but today my wife is taking the day off work, so that means I have to take (to drive) our son to his school.
At work, we take a coffee break about 10 am, and then we take a longer break for lunch at noon.
All day long I am very busy taking important telephone calls (answering). I always take calls from my wife immediately.
Sometimes I get tired and I would like to take a rest or take a nap, but I have to keep on working.
While I am working hard, my wife will take advantage of her free day, and take our younger daughter to the beach. I hope she takes some photos of their excursion and takes care / takes precaution not to get too sunburned.
In the evening I can take the short way home, since my wife will pick up our son at school. It usually only takes me about 30 minutes to drive home from work.
My wife will cook a nice dinner. Otherwise I would stop for some take out food, maybe Chineese food.
Perhaps after dinner tonight we will all play a board game. We will each take a turn rolling the dice. Our daughter always quickly covers hers, and asks us to take a guess at what number she got. I always take a chance, but my guess is not usually right.
Or some evenings we take advantage of the good weather and we all take a walk (go for a walk) to the park after dinner.
If you have read this far, congratulations. Now take a deep breath and relax!
Please take the time to let me know if I have overlooked any good examples.
For now take some time and take a look at these common examples below, take note, and then take a chance and use them today.
REF: http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=take
It's morning. The alarm clock sounds, and I open my eyes a little and take a peek at it. Yes it is indeed time to get up. So I open my eyes wide open, and take a look around the room. I have plenty of time, so I will take my time (not rush) in getting ready.
I think I should take the opportunity to use the bathroom now while it is not occupied (is empty).
I take a pee ( piss is more vulgar).
Somedays I take a poop (crap and shit are more vulgar).
I guess I should take a moment to open the window for some fresh air.
And then I take a shower, since it is quicker than taking a bath.
Let's see, how shall I get to work today? I could take the bus to the office, but today my wife is taking the day off work, so that means I have to take (to drive) our son to his school.
At work, we take a coffee break about 10 am, and then we take a longer break for lunch at noon.
All day long I am very busy taking important telephone calls (answering). I always take calls from my wife immediately.
Sometimes I get tired and I would like to take a rest or take a nap, but I have to keep on working.
While I am working hard, my wife will take advantage of her free day, and take our younger daughter to the beach. I hope she takes some photos of their excursion and takes care / takes precaution not to get too sunburned.
In the evening I can take the short way home, since my wife will pick up our son at school. It usually only takes me about 30 minutes to drive home from work.
My wife will cook a nice dinner. Otherwise I would stop for some take out food, maybe Chineese food.
Perhaps after dinner tonight we will all play a board game. We will each take a turn rolling the dice. Our daughter always quickly covers hers, and asks us to take a guess at what number she got. I always take a chance, but my guess is not usually right.
Or some evenings we take advantage of the good weather and we all take a walk (go for a walk) to the park after dinner.
If you have read this far, congratulations. Now take a deep breath and relax!
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