darse la mano

to shake hands

to take each other by the hand

darse la mano(dahr-seh lah mah-noh)

intransitive verb phrase

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

a. to shake hands

Los presidentes de ambos países se dieron la mano para sellar el acuerdo.

The presidents of both countries shook hands to seal the agreement.

2. (to clasp each other by the hand)

a. to take each other by the hand

Los dos hermanos se dieron la mano para cruzar la calle.

The two brothers took each other by the hand to cross the road.

b. to hold hands

Nos dimos la mano y nos pusimos a caminar hacia el parque.

We held hands and started walking towards the park.