Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ˈmaŋɡa/

Line drawing of manga
Coloured illustration of manga
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Translation

sleeve

Word origin

From Latin manica ('sleeve'), from manus ('hand'). The same root gives English 'manual' and 'manicure'.

Origin
Latin
Root
manica
English cognates
manual, manicure

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmangas

Examples

rota.

This shirt has a torn sleeve.

camisetas .

In summer I prefer short-sleeved T-shirts.

lavar .

He rolled up his sleeves to wash the dishes.

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Do you prefer long sleeves or short ones?

manchada .

The sleeve of the coat was stained with paint.

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This word is part of lesson 73.