handyman
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handyman(
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mahn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el manitas (M) (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).
Regionalism used in Spain
My husband Robert is a real handyman around the house.Mi marido Robert es un auténtico manitas en la casa.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He is not much of a handyman, actually. He doesn't even know how to change a light bulb.La verdad es que no se da mucha maña para los arreglos de la casa. No sabe ni siquiera cambiar un foco.
It's a good thing to have a handyman at home.Es bueno tener en casa a alguien que se dé idea para las tareas de reparación.
2. (occupation)
a. el milusos (M) (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).
Regionalism used in Mexico
I hired a handyman to do some repair work and plumbing.Contraté a un milusos para que hiciera algunas reparaciones y algo de fontanería.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Handymen usually charge an hourly fee.Las personas que hacen tareas generales de mantenimiento suelen cobrar por hora.
We are looking for a handyman who may take care of our office's repair needs.Buscamos a alguien que se ocupe del mantenimiento de nuestra oficina.
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