Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: maˈneɾa
Meanings: 1. Way, manner, method. 2. Fashion, style. 3. Behavior, conduct.
Usage patterns: "Manera" is a common word in Spanish used both in oral speech and written context. It is versatile and can be used in various contexts to refer to different ways, manners, methods, styles, behaviors, or conducts.
Verb forms: "Manera" is a noun and does not have verb forms.
Examples: 1. Me gusta la manera en que él resuelve los problemas. (I like the way he solves problems.) 2. Ella tiene una manera muy elegante de vestir. (She has a very elegant fashion/style.)
Idiomatic expressions: "Manera" is often used in numerous idiomatic expressions in Spanish, such as: "a tu manera" (in your own way), "por así decirlo" (so to speak), "de ninguna manera" (no way), "al fin y al cabo" (after all), and "a mi/su manera" (in my/his/her own way).
Examples of idiomatic expressions: 1. Él siempre hace las cosas a su manera. (He always does things his way.) 2. De ninguna manera voy a aceptar esa propuesta. (In no way am I going to accept that proposal.) 3. Al fin y al cabo, todo salió bien. (After all, everything turned out well.)
Etymology: The word "manera" comes from the Latin "manuarius," which is derived from "manus" meaning "hand." Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the way something is done or the manner in which it is carried out.
Synonyms: - Forma (way, form) - Modo (manner, way) - Estilo (style, fashion)
Antonyms: - Desorden (disorder) - Caos (chaos)