mis manos
/mis manos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my hands" is translated as mis manos.
Additionally, the phrase en mis manos can be used idiomatically to mean having responsibility or control over a situation, much like in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mis is the plural form of mi (my), and manos is the plural of mano (hand).
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective mis must agree in number with the plural noun manos. It is also important to note that although the singular form of hand, mano, ends in -o, it is a feminine noun: la mano.
How do you pronounce it?
/mis manos/
Did you know?
- To 'give a hand' in English is translated as echar una mano, which literally means to 'throw a hand'.
- In Spanish, if you want to say 'my hands are dirty', you often say tengo las manos sucias instead of using the possessive mis manos.
- In some regions, saying estoy hasta las manos is a slang way to say you are completely overwhelmed or 'up to your neck' in work.
Examples in context
- Déjalo en mis manos.Leave it in my hands.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase mis manos in an idiomatic context.Tatoeba #2515690 by caiser, translation #2515686 by CK
- Ya no está en mis manos.It's out of my hands now.This sentence shows how to use mis manos to express that something is no longer under your control.Tatoeba #3519012 by teskmon, translation #3518534 by CK
- Mis manos están limpias.My hands are clean.This sentence uses mis manos to describe the state of your hands.Tatoeba #10051283 by manufrutos, translation #10050904 by ddnktr
- Debo lavarme las manos antes de comer.I must wash my hands before eating.
- Las manos mías están frías.My hands are cold.
- Me gustan mis manos, son muy fuertes.I like my hands, they are very strong.
- Observa las manos mías propias: ¡puedo tocar el piano!Look at my very own hands: I can play the piano!
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are preparing food in the kitchen.
- MateoMe voy a lavar mis manos.I am going to wash my hands.
- MaríaEstá bien, Mateo. Yo corto las verduras.That's fine, Mateo. I'll cut the vegetables.
- MateoAhora mis manos están limpias.Now my hands are clean.
- MaríaPerfecto, María necesita tu ayuda ahora.Perfect, Maria needs your help now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
