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"La boca" is a form of "boca", a noun which is often translated as "mouth". "La mano" is a form of "mano", a noun which is often translated as "hand". Learn more about the difference between "la boca" and "la mano" below.
la boca(
boh
-
kah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (anatomy)
a. mouth
El dentista me pidió que abriera mucho la boca para examinarme los dientes y las encías.The dentist asked me to open my mouth wide to check my teeth and gums.
2. (opening)
c. entrance
La boca de metro más cercana está solo a dos manzanas de aquí.The nearest metro entrance is located just two blocks away from here.
3. (person)
a. mouth
No puedo permitirme no trabajar porque mi marido está en el paro y tengo tres bocas que alimentar.I can't afford not to work because my husband is unemployed and I have three mouths to feed.
a. taste
Este vino tiene buena boca y un equilibrio perfecto.This wine has a good taste and a perfect balance.
la mano(
mah
-
noh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (anatomy)
a. paw
Mi perro no podía mover la mano izquierda después del accidente.My dog couldn't move his left paw after the accident.
3. (possession)
6. (skill)
8. (layer)
a. coat
A esta pared le iría bien una segunda mano de pintura.This wall could use a second coat of paint.
9. (utensil)
a. pestle
Añade un poco de sal a la mezcla en el mortero y machaca con la mano.Add a pinch of salt to mix in the mortar, and pound with the pestle.
10. (direction) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. way
No puedo seguir recto con el coche porque es una carretera de mano única.I can't drive straight ahead because it's a one-way road.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
12. (colloquial) (form of address) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. buddy (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¡A tu salud, mano!A toast to you, buddy!
b. bro (slang) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Qué pasa, mano?What's up, bro?
c. mate (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Oye, mano! ¿Tienes un cigarro?Hey, mate! Do you have a cigarette?
d. pal (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Qué pasa, mano?What's up, pal?
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
13. (card games)
