dar la mano

to shake hands with

to take by the hand

dar la mano(dahr lah mah-noh)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to clasp the hand in agreement or as a greeting)

a. to shake hands with

Al dar la mano a mi futura jefa, noté que estaba nerviosa.

I felt my future boss was nervous when I shook hands with her.

2. (to clasp by the hand)

a. to take by the hand

Dame la mano, no vayas a perderte entre tanta gente.

Take me by the hand. I don't want you to get lost in this crowd.

b. to hold hands with

La cosa se estaba poniendo fea. Le di la mano a mi novia y nos fuimos de allí.

Things were getting ugly. I held hands with my girlfriend and we left.

c. to give one's hand (to get help)

Dame la mano para ayudarte a salir de la alberca.

Give me your hand to help you out of the swimming pool.