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"Hand" in Spanish: mano
la mano
Hand is la mano (MAH-noh). It looks masculine but is feminine. Plural is las manos. Offer help with ¿Te doy una mano?
How to pronounce mano: audio and sound guideBefore eating
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How to pronounce mano
Say it
MAH-noh
/ˈma.no/
MAH-noh. Stress MAH. Pure vowels.
"Hand" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mano | hand Singular; feminine. | Singular; feminine. |
| las manos | hands Plural. | Plural. |
| dar una mano | to give a hand / help Offer of help. | Offer of help. |
| a mano | by hand / handmade Labels and crafts. | Labels and crafts. |
| lavarse las manos | to wash one's hands Hygiene routine. | Hygiene routine. |
How to use mano in real life
- 1Before eating
Lávate las manos, por favor.
Wash your hands, please.
Las manos is the plural.
- 2Carrying bags
¿Me das una mano con esto?
Can you give me a hand with this?
Una mano = help.
- 3Cold day
Tengo la mano congelada.
My hand is freezing.
La mano stays feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with mano
Incorrect: El mano derecho.
Correct: La mano derecha.
Mano is feminine: la mano derecha.
Incorrect: Las mano están sucias.
Correct: Las manos están sucias.
Plural is las manos, not las mano.
Good to know
Good to knowLa mano surprises learners because -o usually means masculine. Memorize la mano / las manos as a pair. Crafts often say hecho a mano.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping with grocery bags
ChatPal
Esta bolsa pesa. ¿Me das una mano?
This bag is heavy. Can you give me a hand?
You
Claro. Dame la mano izquierda.
Sure. Give me the left-hand one.
ChatPal
Gracias. Ahora tengo una mano libre.
Thanks. Now I have one hand free.
You
Perfecto. Abrimos la puerta.
Perfect. Let's open the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hand" in Spanish
Why is mano feminine?
It is irregular. Learn la mano even though it ends in -o.
What is the plural?
Las manos.
How do I say left and right hand?
La mano izquierda and la mano derecha.
What does hecho a mano mean?
Handmade / made by hand.
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