mano (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

mɑno ([mɑːnəʊ] in English)

Meanings and Usage:

"Mano" in Spanish means "hand." It is a common noun in Spanish and is used frequently in both oral and written contexts. It is a basic and essential word in the Spanish language, used to refer to the physical extremity at the end of the arm.

Verb forms:

"Mano" is not a verb, so it does not have different forms in verb tenses.

Examples:

1. Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle, siempre debes mirar ambos lados antes de soltar mi mano. (Be careful when crossing the street, you should always look both ways before letting go of my hand.)
2. El niño levantó la mano para contestar la pregunta del profesor. (The boy raised his hand to answer the teacher's question.)

Idiomatic Expressions:

"Mano" is used in many idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Here are some examples: 1. "Dar una mano" - to lend a hand/help - Le di una mano con su mudanza. (I helped him with his move.)

1. "Estar mano sobre mano" - to be idle

2. Desde que perdió el trabajo, está mano sobre mano todo el día. (Since he lost his job, he's been idle all day.)

3. "A mano" - by hand, manually

4. Prefiero lavar los platos a mano. (I prefer washing the dishes by hand.)

5. "Mano a mano" - one-on-one, head-to-head

6. Los dos corredores estaban mano a mano en la última vuelta. (The two runners were head-to-head in the final lap.)

7. "Con la mano en el corazón" - sincerely, honestly

8. Te lo digo con la mano en el corazón, no te quiero lastimar. (I tell you sincerely, I don't want to hurt you.)

Etymology:

The word "mano" comes from the Latin word "manus," which also means "hand."

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: brazo (arm), dedo (finger), dedo índice (index finger), garra (claw)
• Antonyms: pie (foot), pierna (leg), agarrar (to grab), soltar (to release)