Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈmano/

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Translation

hand

Word origin

From Latin manus ('hand'). Feminine in Spanish despite the -o ending, reflecting the Latin fourth-declension gender.

Origin
Latin
Root
manus
English cognates
manual, manuscript, manage

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

Dame , .

Give me your hand, the floor is very wet.

.

He wrote it by hand on a piece of paper.

.

Raise your hand if you have any questions.

.

He broke his hand playing football on Saturday.

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They have been working hand in hand for over ten years.

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This word is part of lesson 4.