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/maˈneɾa/

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Translation

way, manner, fashion

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin *manaria, from Latin manuarius ('of the hand'), from manus ('hand'). The notion of handling gave 'way, manner'.

Origin
Vulgar Latin
Root
*manaria
English cognates
manner, manual, manage

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmaneras

Examples

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There is no single way to do things right.

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There is no way I am going to accept those conditions.

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He has a very direct way of speaking that everyone likes.

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Somehow she managed to convince her parents.

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Her way of dressing says a lot about her personality.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: manera, señora, historia and 7 more words.