aprieta mi mano
/apɾjeta mi mano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "squeeze my hand" is translated into Spanish as aprieta mi mano.
This phrase is used to instruct someone to grip your hand firmly for a short duration.
Which one should you use?
While aprieta mi mano is a command, the form aprietas mi mano is used to state the fact that someone is currently squeezing your hand (indicative present tense) rather than giving an order.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms aprieta mi mano and apriete mi mano are imperatives used to give commands. The form aprietas mi mano is the indicative present tense used for making a statement of fact.
How do you pronounce it?
/apɾjeta mi mano/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word mano is feminine, meaning you say la mano instead of el mano.
- In Spanish, the phrase echar una mano literally means 'to throw a hand' but is used to mean 'to give a hand' or help someone.
- The word mano shares an unexpected historical link with the word hermano, meaning 'brother'. It is thought that mano may have originated as a shortened form of the word for 'brother'.
Examples in context
- Apriete mi mano durante la presentación, por favor.Squeeze my hand during the presentation, please.
- Apriétame la mano cuando ganemos el juego, por favor.Squeeze my hand when we win the game, please.
- Por favor, aprieta mi mano rápidoPlease, squeeze my hand quickly
- Aprieta mi mano para que sepa que estás bien.Squeeze my hand so that I know you are okay.
- Si estás asustada, aprieta mi mano.If you are scared, squeeze my hand.
- Solo aprieta mi mano un momento.Just squeeze my hand for a moment.
- Aprieta mi mano para que sepas que estoy aquí.Squeeze my hand so you know I am here.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are walking through a crowded festival.
- MaríaHay mucha gente, Daniel.There are many people, Daniel.
- DanielNo te preocupes, María.Don't worry, María.
- MaríaAprieta mi mano para no perdernos.Squeeze my hand so we don't get lost.
- DanielEstá bien, te tengo.Okay, I've got you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mano, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
