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

The Video Call
La nonna saluta con la mano.
Grandma waves her hand.

A Snowy Day
Mi si raffreddano le mani.
My hands are getting cold.

Helping a Stranger
Tiene un pezzo di carta nelle mani.
He holds a piece of paper in his hands.

The Lost Wallet
David prende il portafoglio con entrambe le mani.
David takes the wallet with both hands.

Rainy Day
Il tè scalda le mie mani.
The tea warms my hands.

Washing Hands
Le sue mani sono molto sporche adesso.
His hands are very dirty now.

Tourist and Local
Ha una mappa in mano.
He has a map in his hand.

The Tennis Match
Marco gli ha stretto la mano prima di iniziare.
Marco shook his hand before they started.

The Golden Goose
Ma non appena la toccò, la sua mano rimase attaccata alle piume.
But as soon as she touched it, her hand got stuck to the feathers.

At the Dentist
Emma era nervosa e le sue mani tremavano.
Emma was nervous and her hands were shaking.

Meeting with the Tutor
Emma gli ha stretto la mano nervosamente.
Emma shook his hand nervously.

Accidentally Being Rude
Emma si è coperta il viso con le mani.
Emma covered her face with her hands.

Asking for Permission
Alza la mano e aspetta l'insegnante.
She raises her hand and waits for the teacher.

Asking for Advice
Sua madre sorrise dolcemente e le prese la mano.
Her mother smiled gently and took her hand.

The Apprenticeship
'Ho sempre amato fare cose con le mie mani,' rispose Jonas.
'I have always loved making things with my hands,' Jonas replied.

Sent to the Wrong Person
Le sue mani tremavano.
Her hands were shaking.

Open Mic Night
Le mani di Maya cominciarono a tremare quando lo vide.
Maya's hands started to shake when she saw it.

Digital Detox
Il suo telefono era diventato un'estensione della sua mano.
Her phone had become an extension of her hand.

The Empty Nest
David le prese la mano dolcemente.
David took her hand gently.

Retirement Day
Il signor Thompson le tenne la mano debolmente.
Mr. Thompson held her hand weakly.

The Resignation
Le sue mani tremavano leggermente mentre prendeva la pagina stampata.
Her hands were shaking slightly as she picked up the printed page.

Feeling Jealous
Maria prese la sua mano e la strinse delicatamente.
Maria took his hand and squeezed it gently.
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