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"Handle" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "manejar", and "knob" is a noun which is often translated as "el pomo". Learn more about the difference between "handle" and "knob" below.
handle(
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duhl
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to process)
a. procesar
Each computer program handles data in a different way.Cada programa informático procesa los datos de distinta forma.
3. (to touch)
a. manejar
When handling a difficult situation, you need to remain calm.Cuando manejas una situación difícil, tienes que mantener la calma.
a. encargarse de
He's the one handling the investigation.Él es quien se encarga de la investigación.
7. (to trade)
a. comerciar con
We handle properties in all the major areas of the city.Comerciamos con propiedades de todas las zonas importantes de la ciudad.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
8. (vehicle)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
c. el palo (M) (of a broom)
(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).
She had stopped sweeping, but was still holding on to the broom handle.Había dejado de barrer, pero seguía agarrada al palo de la escoba.
d. el tirador (M) (of a drawer)
(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).
The drawer is missing a handle. How can you open it?El cajón no tiene tirador. ¿Cómo lo abres?
e. la manija (F) (of a drawer)
(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).
She pulled the handle and the drawer opened with great ease.Tiró de la manija y el cajón se abrió con gran facilidad.
f. el picaporte (M) (of a door)
(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).
To open the door, turn the handle to the right.Para abrir la puerta, gira el picaporte hacia la derecha.
g. el pomo (M) (of a door)
(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).
The doors had gold handles.Las puertas tenían pomos de oro.
h. la manivela (F) (of a device)
(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).
The handle of the crankshaft got stuck and wouldn't turn.La manivela del cigüeñal se atascó y no giraba.
10. (nickname)
knob(
nab
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (handle)
a. el pomo (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).
I've seen some ceramic knobs that I'd like for the kitchen units.He visto unos pomos de cerámica que me gustarían para los muebles de cocina.
b. el tirador (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).
The knob on the third drawer down is loose.El tirador del tercer cajón por arriba está suelto.
c. el puño (M) (on a walking stick)
(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).
He had carved the knob of his walking stick into the shape of an eagle's head.Había tallado el puño de su bastón en forma de cabeza de águila.
d. la perilla (F) (Latin America)
(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).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
A voice called "Come in!", so I turned the knob and entered.Una voz dijo: "¡Pase!", así que giré la perilla y entré.
2. (control)
a. el botón (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).
I had no idea what all the knobs and levers in the cockpit were for.No tenía ni idea de para qué eran todos los botones y palancas en la cabina de mando.
b. el mando (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).
There is a knob at the top left of the oven which allows you to set the timer.Hay un mando en la parte superior izquierda del horno con el que puedes programar el reloj automático.
c. la perilla (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).
The volume knob on the amplifier isn't working properly.La perilla del volumen del amplificador no funciona bien.
3. (lump)
a. el bulto (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).
The coral is covered in a series of irregular knobs of new growth.El coral está cubierto de una serie de bultos irregulares de nuevos coralitos.
b. el nudo (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).
Knobs had formed on the tree's trunk where branches had been ripped away.Se habían formado nudos en el tronco del árbol en los lugares donde se habían arrancado ramas.
4. (piece)
b. el trocito (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).
Drain the pasta and add a knob of butter.Escurre la pasta y ponle un trocito de mantequilla.
5. (slang) (vulgar) (male genitalia) (United Kingdom)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
a. el verga (M) (vulgar)
(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).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
I'm worried about this swelling, but I don't want to have to take my knob out and show it to the doctor.Me preocupa este sarpullido, pero no quiero tener que sacar mi verga y mostrársela al médico.
b. la polla (F) (vulgar) (Spain)
(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).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
Regionalism used in Spain
The water was so cold his knob shrank to nothing.El agua estaba tan fría que su polla se quedó reducida a nada.
