manoplas
/manoplas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for mittens is manoplas.
Manoplas refers to clothing worn on the hands that covers the fingers together in one single section.
Which one should you use?
Use manoplas specifically for mittens where the fingers are enclosed together, whereas guantes is used for gloves that have individual compartments for each finger.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is manopla.
How do you pronounce it?
/manoplas/
Did you know?
- The word manopla describes the specialized gauntlets worn by knights over their armor to protect the hands during battle.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'manopla' can also be a slang term for a large, heavy-handed punch or a physical strike.
- In some specialized sports equipment lists, such as for boxing, the term manoplas refers to the training pads that a coach holds for a fighter to hit.
Examples in context
- No puedo encontrar mis manoplas, hace mucho frío hoyI can't find my mittens, it's really cold today
- Me encantan tus mitones, ¿dónde los compraste?I love your mittens, where did you buy them?
- Me puse las manoplas para no tener frío.I put on the mittens so I wouldn't be cold.
- Necesito comprar unas manoplas nuevas.I need to buy some new mittens.
- Ella lleva unas manoplas rojas.She is wearing red mittens.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing to go out into the snow.
- Javier¿Dónde están mis manoplas?Where are my mittens?
- LucíaEstán sobre la mesa, Javier.They are on the table, Javier.
- JavierGracias, hace mucho frío hoy.Thanks, it is very cold today.
- LucíaSí, ponte las manoplas rápido.Yes, put on your mittens quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
