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"Man" is a noun which is often translated as "el hombre", and "whatever it takes" is a phrase which is often translated as "lo que sea necesario". Learn more about the difference between "man" and "whatever it takes" below.
man(
mahn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (adult male)
c. el tipo (M) (colloquial)
(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 commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Who is that strange man talking to your daughter?¿Quién es ese tipo raro hablando con tu hija?
2. (individual)
a. la persona (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's the right man for the job.Es la persona adecuada para el puesto.
5. (colloquial) (form of address)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. el mano (M) (colloquial) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Mexico)
(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 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
Give me a break, man!¡Déjame en paz, mano!
c. el tío (M) (colloquial) (Spain)
(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 commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
That's cool, man!¡Cómo mola, tío!
6. (fan)
7. (envoy)
b. el corresponsal (M) (journalism)
(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).
Now a report from our man in the field.A continuación, un reportaje de nuestro corresponsal en la zona.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Hundreds of officers and men died with the carrier that sank.Cientos de oficiales y marineros murieron en el portaaviones que se hundió.
The general and his men were received as heroes.El general y sus tropas fueron recibidos como héroes.
9. (manservant)
a. el ayuda de cámara (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).
He was the duke's man for many years.Fue el ayuda de cámara del duque durante muchos años.
10. (game piece)
b. la ficha (F) (checkers)
(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).
In the game of checkers, how many men does a player start with?En el juego de las damas, ¿con cuántas fichas empieza cada jugador?
11. (colloquial) (referring to the Establishment)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. el sistema (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 don't care how much they pay me; I'm never working for the man.No me importa cuánto me paguen; nunca voy a trabajar para el sistema.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
12. (to operate)
a. atender
I need to find someone to man the reception desk at lunch today.Necesito buscar a alguien para atender la recepción durante la hora del almuerzo hoy.
b. encargarse de
We need someone we trust to man this project through the summer months.Necesitamos a alguien de confianza que se encargue del proyecto durante los meses del verano.
c. tripular (aviation or nautical)
The boat was manned by Polynesians.El barco estaba tripulado por polinesios.
d. guarnecer (fortress)
The fortress was manned by an infantry company.El fuerte estaba guarnecido por una compañía de infantería.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
13. (colloquial) (used for emphasis)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
whatever it takes(
wuhd
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ehv
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uhr
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teyks
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. lo que sea necesario
Juan David will do whatever it takes to qualify for the Olympics this year.Juan David va a hacer lo que sea necesario para calificar para las Olimpiadas este año.
b. lo que haya que hacer
I'll do whatever it takes to get a good grade on this test.Haré lo que haya que hacer para sacar una buena nota en este examen.
c. lo necesario
Do whatever it takes to stall Lara. We're still setting up her surprise party.Haz lo necesario para detener a Lara. Todavía estamos preparando su fiesta de sorpresa.
