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The English Word of the Day: Hand

The English Word of the Day: Hand

13
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hand

(noun) la mano

(verb) pasar


Today I ask you to be handy with the word 'hand'. You can use it as a noun (notice that it is feminine word, in spite of it ending in -o), but also as a modifier, a verb (as in: to hand something to somebody), and even in a phrasal verb. A phrasal verbs is composed of a verb + a preposition or adverb that alters the original meaning of the verb. And there are many, many phrasal verbs with hands. Here are just a few examples: to hand back; to hand down; to hand in; to hand out; to hand over; to hand on; ...


My sincere thanks go out to Mariana for helping us out with the Spanish as often as she can.


Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español para este hilo, así que si estás interesado, por favor envia un MP a rac1 o a mí

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We are looking for an official corrector of the Spanish sentences for this thread, so if you are interested, please send a PM to either rac1 or me.

As there are lots of native English speakers here, most of them can offer suggestions to the English sentences. I shall try to help as much as I can too, of course.

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  • The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.

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Mi frase/my sentence:

I have to hand it to the person who invented these handpaintings that they really are spectacular. I'd like to give him or her a big hand.

Tengo que dárselo a la persona que inventó estas pinturas de mano que realmente son espectaculares. Me gustaría darle un gran aplauso.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated Mar 11, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
Cool hand paintings. - katydew, Mar 8, 2013
Neat! - bandit51jd, Mar 8, 2013
Thanks, the one who invented them, has really done a great job ;-) - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013

14 Answers

11
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He came to ask for her hand in marriage.

Vino a pedirle la mano.

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updated Mar 10, 2013
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
Sweet!! He even bought something nice to eat ;-) - mcl020, Mar 8, 2013
Nice! - annierats, Mar 8, 2013
Precioso!! - rac1, Mar 8, 2013
aaaaaah, so cute - Aranjuez12, Mar 10, 2013
7
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Ojalá que alguién pueda echarme una mano, mi ordenador tiene un virús puñatero y no sé que hacer.

If only somebody could give me a hand, my computer has a terrible virus and I don't know what to do.

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updated Mar 11, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by annierats
If thisis never corrected, you will understand why. - annierats, Mar 8, 2013
I'm half scared to comment in case it's catching. Sorry, Annie. - katydew, Mar 8, 2013
You can still access the internet so maybe Mr Google can help you. I do hope so!!! - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
Mr Google is most helpful! It's that chap Firefox that's playing up, never trust a fox! - annierats, Mar 9, 2013
a fox with goggles why not sing an opera while you're on safari? - Aranjuez12, Mar 10, 2013
7
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Let´s please give a big hand to the winners.

Una ronda de aplausos para nuestro ganadores por favor.

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updated Mar 9, 2013
edited by rogspax
posted by rogspax
They don't look very pleased ;-) - mcl020, Mar 8, 2013
True, the losers usually fail to muster the same joyous applause as an audience at a comedy club. - rogspax, Mar 8, 2013
One can hardly blame them.. - annierats, Mar 8, 2013
Thinking of the obcsene amounts of money they get for kicking a ball about should bring a smile to their lips. - ian-hill, Mar 8, 2013
The more they get, the more they want. - rac1, Mar 9, 2013
6
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We can neither give something nor receive if we are not willing to empty our hands. No podemos dar ni recibir algo si no estamos dispuestos a vaciar nuestras manos.

updated Mar 11, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
That is true. - katydew, Mar 8, 2013
Gracias amiga! - pmikan-pam, Mar 8, 2013
Yes!! - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
muy lista, Pam. - Aranjuez12, Mar 10, 2013
Gracias mc! - pmikan-pam, Mar 11, 2013
Hola Aran, gracias amgo! - pmikan-pam, Mar 11, 2013
6
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Hand in hand they walked off into the sunset.

De la mano caminaron hacia el atardecer.

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updated Mar 8, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
How romantic!!!!!! - mcl020, Mar 8, 2013
Sweet! - annierats, Mar 8, 2013
5
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El estrechamiento de manos es una forma de expresión conocida en muchas culturas y se utiliza como una muestra de afecto hacia alguien; o simplemente, como saludo.

Shaking hands/Holding hands is a way of expression known in many cultures and it is used as a sign of affection for someone or simply as a greeting.

updated Mar 11, 2013
posted by luisssito
A loving expression. :) - rac1, Mar 9, 2013
Great sentence, luisssito ;-) - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
new combination for me.....estrachamiento de manos....gracias luisssito - Aranjuez12, Mar 10, 2013
5
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This puppy fits in the palm of my hand.

Este perrito cabe en la palma de mi mano.

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updated Mar 11, 2013
posted by rac1
Sweet and tiny!! - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
I had a black lab that could do that! :-) - pmikan-pam, Mar 11, 2013
5
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Peter had difficulties because he was raised by a heavy-handed step-parent.

Pedro tenía problemas porque se creció por un padrastro de mano dura.

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updated Mar 11, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Poor Pedro ;-( - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
5
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La mano es una unidad de medida que se usa en algunos países para la medida de la altura de caballos y es equivalente de cuatro pulgadas.

The hand is a unit of measurement that is used in some countries for the measurement of the height of horses and is equivalent to four inches.

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updated Mar 11, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Fort D'Or was 18.2 hands tall. Supposedly the tallest thoroughbred ever. - rac1, Mar 9, 2013
Good use of today's word!! - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
That is a huge thoroughbred! Almost like a Percheron or Clysdale! - Noetol, Mar 9, 2013
Thanks, Mcl! :) - Noetol, Mar 9, 2013
didn't know that! - Aranjuez12, Mar 10, 2013
Good example, I would need a step ladder for Fort D'Or! - pmikan-pam, Mar 11, 2013
4
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¿me pasas la sal? No puedo alcanzarlo con mi mano.

Would you pass me the salt? I can not reach it with my hand.

updated Mar 11, 2013
edited by gohern
posted by gohern
Good one! - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
gracias - gohern, Mar 9, 2013
typo on pasas == pass - Aranjuez12, Mar 10, 2013
:-) - pmikan-pam, Mar 11, 2013
3
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It looks as if they're going to have their hands full for quite some time.

Parece que van a estar completamente ocupados por mucho tiempo.

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updated Mar 11, 2013
posted by Castor77
No doubt! - rac1, Mar 9, 2013
Help: full hands and empty wallets! - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
3
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It´s impressive what some people can do with their hands.

Es impresionante lo que algunas personas pueden hacer con las manos.

updated Mar 11, 2013
posted by mstivers
Yes, it is. - rac1, Mar 9, 2013
;-) - mcl020, Mar 9, 2013
2
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¡Pasa la mano, por favor! le dijo el cirujano práctico a su asistente.

Hand the hand, please! Said the handy surgeon to his assistant.

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updated Mar 11, 2013
posted by Aranjuez12
;-) - mcl020, Mar 10, 2013
L O L Aran - pmikan-pam, Mar 11, 2013
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Lave sus manos antes de manejar comida y después de usar baño.

Wash your hands before handling food and after using the bathroom

updated Mar 11, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell