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"In" is a form of "in", a preposition which is often translated as "en". "Hand" is a noun which is often translated as "la mano". Learn more about the difference between "hand" and "in" below.
hand(
hahnd
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (anatomy)
a. la manecilla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He watched the slow movement of the hands of the clock.Miró el movimiento lento de las manecillas del reloj.
b. la aguja (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We couldn't measure the barometric pressure because the instrument's hand had fallen off.No pudimos medir la presión barométrica porque la aguja del instrumento se había caído.
3. (card games)
a. la mano (F) (set of cards)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You should bet all your chips when you're dealt a hand like that.Deberías apostar todas las fichas que tengas cuando se te reparte una mano así.
b. la partida (F) (game)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Shall we play another hand?¿Echamos otra partida?
4. (help)
5. (ovation)
a. el aplauso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They gave him a big hand at the end of the song.Le dieron un fuerte aplauso al final de la canción.
6. (side)
7. (writing)
8. (agency)
9. (worker)
a. el obrero (M), la obrera (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We don't have enough hands to finish the work on time.No tenemos obreros suficientes para terminar el trabajo a tiempo.
c. el marinero (M), la marinera (F) (nautical)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Three hands climbed onto the boom to furl the sail.Tres marineros subieron a la botavara para aferrar la vela.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
11. (to give)
a. pasar
The teacher handed a piece of candy to each of the students.La maestra pasó un caramelo a cada uno de los alumnos.
12. (to give credit)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'll hand it to you; this is the best cheeseburger I've ever had.Me quito el sombrero, esta es la mejor hamburguesa con queso que jamás he comido.
You've got to hand it to him; he's good at publicity.Hay que reconocerlo, es bueno con la publicidad.
in(
ihn
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. en
Does this dress come in red?Este vestido, ¿está disponible en rojo?
Try introducing yourself in Spanish.Intenta presentarte en español.
a. de
Lionel Messi is, without a doubt, the best soccer player in the world.Lionel Messi es, sin duda, el mejor futbolista del mundo.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Four people in five preferred the first brand of soda.Cuatro de cada cinco personas prefirieron la primera marca de refresco.
The wedding party should come down the aisle in twos.El cortejo nupcial debe caminar por el pasillo de dos en dos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
8. (inside)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Am I going to stand out here all day, or are you going to invite me in?¿Me voy a quedar parado aquí afuera el día entero, o me vas a invitar a pasar?
The dog won't come in until they open the door.El perro no entrará hasta que abran la puerta.
10. (present)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm afraid the doctor isn't in today.Me temo que el doctor no se encuentra hoy.
Is Denise in? I'd like to speak with her.¿Está Denise? Me gustaría hablar con ella.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
12. (connection)
a. la palanca (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He only got the job because his dad has an in with the company.Solo consiguió el puesto porque su papá tiene palanca dentro de la empresa.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
13. (inch or inches)
a. pulgada (singular)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
1 in equals 25.40 mm.1 pulgada equivale a 25.40 mm.
