fellas
word · lemma: fella
/ˈfɛɫəs/
FE-luhz
/fˈɛləz/
FE-luhz
Definition
An informal plural word for men or boys, similar to "guys." People often use it to address a group in a friendly, casual way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in speech, especially in American English. It usually refers to males, unlike "guys," which can sometimes include mixed groups. "Fellas" sounds friendly, relaxed, and a little old-fashioned in some contexts.
Spanish: chicos - muchachos - tiposPortuguese (BR): caras - rapazesPortuguese (PT): rapazes - tiposChinese (Simplified): 伙计们 - 小伙子们Chinese (Traditional): 夥計們 - 小夥子們Hindi: लड़कों - दोस्तोंArabic: يا شباب - يا رجالBengali: ছেলেরা - বন্ধু (ছেলে বন্ধু)Russian: парни - ребятаJapanese: みんな（男性） - 男たちVietnamese: mấy anh - các chàng traiKorean: 얘들아(남자) - 남자들Turkish: delikanlılar - oğlanlarUrdu: لڑکے - دوست (مرد دوست)Indonesian: cowok-cowok - teman-teman (pria)
Example Sentences
Hey, fellas, dinner is ready.
basic
Those fellas play soccer every Sunday.
basic
I met two nice fellas at the park.
basic
You fellas coming with us, or what?
natural
Alright, fellas, let's get to work.
natural
A couple of fellas from the office stopped by after the game.
natural