la
feminine
/ˈmaŋɡa/
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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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