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Hand in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'hand' is 'mano', pronounced MAH-noh (IPA: /ˈmano/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: manos).

Pronunciation: MAH-noh

Spanishmano
PronunciationMAH-noh · /ˈmano/
Part of speechnoun (feminine)
Pluralmanos
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'mano'

  • Lávate las manos antes de comer.
    Wash your hands before eating.
  • Los niños levantan la mano en clase.
    The children raise their hands in class.
  • Ella me dio la mano para saludarme.
    She shook my hand to greet me.
  • Me corté la mano con un cuchillo.
    I cut my hand with a knife.

Common Phrases with 'mano'

  • dar/echar una mano
    to lend a hand
  • de segunda mano
    secondhand
  • mano a mano
    one on one / between the two of us

How to Use 'mano'

'Mano' is one of the most famous exceptions in Spanish: it ends in -o but is feminine — 'la mano', 'las manos blancas'. Notice also that Spanish says 'levantan la mano' (singular) even when many people each raise one hand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'hand' in Spanish?

'Hand' in Spanish is 'mano', pronounced MAH-noh.

How do you spell 'mano'?

It is spelled m-a-n-o.

Is 'mano' masculine or feminine?

'Mano' is feminine: you say 'la mano'.

What is the plural of 'mano'?

The plural of 'mano' is 'manos'.

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