handy

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handy(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. práctico
With this type of work, it's pretty handy to have a laser tape measure.Para este tipo de trabajo, es muy práctico tener una cinta métrica de láser.
b. útil
This knife is very handy because it has so many different tools.Este cuchillo es muy útil porque tiene muchas herramientas diferentes.
a. hábil
It's good to have someone handy around to tend to the various repairs needed in the building.Es bueno tener a alguien hábil que se ocupe de los diversos arreglos necesarios en el edificio.
b. habilidoso
Her husband isn't too bright, but at least he's handy around the house.Su marido no tiene muchas luces, pero por lo menos es habilidoso para los arreglos de la casa.
c. mañoso
My dad is really handy; he's always finding clever ways of putting excess materials to use.Mi papá es muy mañoso; siempre encuentra maneras creativas de aprovechar los materiales de sobra.
d. diestro
I'm not very handy, but I can at least use a hammer or a screwdriver.No soy muy diestro, pero por lo menos sé usar un martillo o un destornillador.
a. a mano
Do you have a pencil handy?¿Tienes un lápiz a mano?
b. cerca (location)
That is a great hotel, very handy for the airport.Ese hotel es excelente y está muy cerca del aeropuerto.
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