Hombre facts for kids
"Hombre" is a Spanish word that means "man." You might hear it used sometimes in English too, often in a friendly or informal way. But did you know "Hombre" can also refer to many different things? Let's explore some of them!
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Stories and Movies
Hombre (The Novel)
Hombre is a famous novel written by Elmore Leonard in 1961. It's a Western story, which means it's set in the American Old West. The main character is a man named John Russell. He was raised by Apache Native Americans but is forced to live in the white world. The story follows his adventures and challenges.
Hombre (The Film)
In 1967, the novel Hombre was turned into a movie! It starred the famous actor Paul Newman as John Russell. The movie was directed by Martin Ritt. Just like the book, the film is a Western. It tells the exciting story of Russell and a group of travelers who are attacked by outlaws.
Hombre (The Comics)
There is also a Spanish comic book series called Hombre. It was created by writer Antonio Segura and artist José Ortiz. This comic series tells a science fiction story set in a world after a big disaster. The main character, Hombre, is a lone survivor trying to make his way in this dangerous new world.
Other Uses of "Hombre"
Hombre (Magazine)
Hombre was also the name of a magazine. This magazine was created for Latino men. It featured articles and stories that were interesting and important to its readers.
L'Hombre (Card Game)
L'Hombre, sometimes spelled Ombre, is a very old card game. It started in Spain in the 17th century, which is a long, long time ago! It's a trick-taking game, which means players try to win "tricks" (groups of cards played in a round). It was one of the most popular card games in Europe for many years.
"Hombre" (The Song)
The word "Hombre" was also used as the title for a song. This song was released in 2005 by the artist M.I.A.. It was part of her very first album, which was called Arular.
Amiga Hombre Chipset
For those interested in computers, there was something called the Amiga Hombre chipset. This was a special set of electronic parts designed for Commodore-Amiga computers. Chipsets are like the brain of a computer, helping all its different parts work together.
Isuzu Hombre (Pickup Truck)
Did you know "Hombre" was also the name of a truck? The Isuzu Hombre was a type of pickup truck. It was sold in the United States between 1996 and 2000. It was known for being a reliable and useful vehicle.
See also
In Spanish: Hombre para niños
- Hombres, the plural of Hombre
- Ombre, a seventeenth-century trick-taking card game
- Ombré, the gradual blending of one color hue to another
