mangas
/manɡas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sleeves" is translated into Spanish as mangas.
mangas refers to the parts of a piece of clothing that cover the arms.
How does it change in a sentence?
mangas is the plural form of the noun, while the singular form is manga.
How do you pronounce it?
/manɡas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, manga is the naturalized term for Japanese 'manga' comics, creating a homonym with the word for 'sleeves'.
- The reflexive verb remangarse is often used idiomatically to mean 'to roll up one's sleeves' in the sense of preparing to work hard, even if no actual sleeves are mentioned in the conversation.
- In several Latin American countries, the word manga is used to refer to a 'hose', such as one used for firefighting or gardening.
Examples in context
- Súbete las mangas y ponte a trabajar.Roll up your sleeves and get to work.This sentence shows how to use mangas when telling someone to roll them up.Tatoeba #11254340 by Josev, translation #327202 by CM
- Hay que alargar las mangas de este abrigo.The sleeves of this coat have to be lengthened.This sentence demonstrates using mangas when discussing lengthening the sleeves of a coat.Tatoeba #2259422 by cueyayotl, translation #2259421 by _undertoad
- Tom usa mangas largas cuando trabaja en el jardín.Tom wears long sleeves when working in the garden.This sentence illustrates the use of mangas when describing wearing long sleeves for gardening.Tatoeba #1794963 by marcelostockle, translation #1092303 by CK
- ¿Tiene camisas de mangas largas?Do you have long-sleeved shirts?
- Prefiero el vestido de mangas cortasI prefer the dress with short sleeves
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía is getting ready for a party and Javier is helping her.
- Javier¿Te gustan las mangas de ese vestido?Do you like the sleeves of that dress?
- SofíaSí, las mangas son muy elegantes.Yes, the sleeves are very elegant.
- JavierTe queda muy bien, Sofía.It looks very good on you, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, Javier. Me encanta.Thanks, Javier. I love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
