a mão→ handPortuguese word meaning
"a mão" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "hand". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
17 stories
Example Sentences

The Video Call
A vovó acena com a mão.
Grandma waves her hand.

A Snowy Day
As minhas mãos estão a ficar frias.
My hands are getting cold.

Helping a Stranger
Ele segura um pedaço de papel nas mãos.
He holds a piece of paper in his hands.

The Lost Wallet
O David pega na carteira com as duas mãos.
David takes the wallet with both hands.

Rainy Day
O chá aquece as minhas mãos.
The tea warms my hands.

The Tennis Match
Marco apertou sua mão antes de começarem.
Marco shook his hand before they started.

The Golden Goose
Mas assim que o tocou, sua mão ficou presa às penas.
But as soon as she touched it, her hand got stuck to the feathers.

At the Dentist
Emma estava nervosa e suas mãos tremiam.
Emma was nervous and her hands were shaking.

Meeting with the Tutor
Emma apertou a mão dele nervosamente.
Emma shook his hand nervously.

Accidentally Being Rude
Emma cobriu o rosto com as mãos.
Emma covered her face with her hands.

Asking for Permission
Ela levanta a mão e espera pelo professor.
She raises her hand and waits for the teacher.

Asking for Advice
A sua mãe sorriu suavemente e pegou na sua mão.
Her mother smiled gently and took her hand.

Digital Detox
O seu telemóvel tinha-se tornado uma extensão da sua mão.
Her phone had become an extension of her hand.

The Empty Nest
David pegou na mão dela suavemente.
David took her hand gently.

Retirement Day
O Sr. Thompson segurou-lhe a mão com fraqueza.
Mr. Thompson held her hand weakly.

The Resignation
As suas mãos tremiam ligeiramente enquanto pegava na página impressa.
Her hands were shaking slightly as she picked up the printed page.

Feeling Jealous
Maria pegou na mão dele e apertou-a suavemente.
Maria took his hand and squeezed it gently.