las manos, por favor
The English phrase "hands please" is translated into Spanish as las manos, por favor.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to show or give their hands.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "the hands, please".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to body parts in this context, Spanish uses the definite article las instead of the possessive adjective tus (your).
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the expression echar una mano literally means 'to throw a hand', but it is used to mean 'to give a helping hand'.
- The expression lavarse las manos is used not only for hygiene but also to describe someone who avoids responsibility for a mistake, mirroring the biblical story of Pontius Pilate.
- While las manos, por favor is a polite request, the phrase manos arriba is the standard command used by police to tell a suspect to put their 'hands up'.
Examples in context
- Lávate las manos, por favor.Wash your hands, please.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use las manos, por favor in a command to wash one's hands.Tatoeba #464329 by lukaszpp, translation #464328 by lukaszpp
- Muéstreme las manos, por favor.Show me your hands, please.
Example conversation
A doctor is examining a patient during a checkup.
- María¿Puede mostrarme las manos, por favor?Can you show me your hands, please?
- MateoSí, aquí tiene, doctora.Yes, here they are, doctor.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo. Todo se ve bien.Thank you, Mateo. Everything looks fine.
- MateoMe alegra mucho saberlo.I am very glad to hear that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
