la mano→ handSpanish word meaning
"la mano" is a A2-level Spanish word meaning "hand". Below you can find 22 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Spanish conversations.
22 stories
Example Sentences

The Video Call
La abuela saluda con la mano.
Grandma waves her hand.

A Snowy Day
Se me enfrían las manos.
My hands are getting cold.

Helping a Stranger
Sostiene un papel en las manos.
He holds a piece of paper in his hands.

The Lost Wallet
David toma la cartera con ambas manos.
David takes the wallet with both hands.

Rainy Day
El té calienta mis manos.
The tea warms my hands.

Washing Hands
Sus manos están muy sucias ahora.
His hands are very dirty now.

Tourist and Local
Tiene un mapa en la mano.
He has a map in his hand.

The Tennis Match
Marco le estrechó la mano antes de empezar.
Marco shook his hand before they started.

The Golden Goose
Pero tan pronto como la tocó, su mano quedó pegada a las plumas.
But as soon as she touched it, her hand got stuck to the feathers.

At the Dentist
Emma estaba nerviosa y sus manos temblaban.
Emma was nervous and her hands were shaking.

Meeting with the Tutor
Emma le estrechó la mano nerviosa.
Emma shook his hand nervously.

Accidentally Being Rude
Emma se cubrió la cara con las manos.
Emma covered her face with her hands.

Asking for Permission
Levanta la mano y espera al profesor.
She raises her hand and waits for the teacher.

Asking for Advice
Su madre sonrió suavemente y tomó su mano.
Her mother smiled gently and took her hand.

The Apprenticeship
'Siempre me ha encantado hacer cosas con mis manos,' respondió Jonas.
'I have always loved making things with my hands,' Jonas replied.

Sent to the Wrong Person
Sus manos temblaban.
Her hands were shaking.

Open Mic Night
Las manos de Maya empezaron a temblar cuando lo vio.
Maya's hands started to shake when she saw it.

Digital Detox
Su teléfono se había convertido en una extensión de su mano.
Her phone had become an extension of her hand.

The Empty Nest
David tomó su mano suavemente.
David took her hand gently.

Retirement Day
El señor Thompson sostuvo su mano débilmente.
Mr. Thompson held her hand weakly.

The Resignation
Sus manos temblaban ligeramente mientras recogía la página impresa.
Her hands were shaking slightly as she picked up the printed page.

Feeling Jealous
María tomó su mano y la apretó suavemente.
Maria took his hand and squeezed it gently.
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