manilla

la manilla(
mah
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nee
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yah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. hand
Las manillas del reloj marcan las 9:15 am.The hands of the clock read 9:15 am.
a. handle
Los cajones de la cómoda tienen dos manillas cada uno.Each drawer of the dresser has two handles.
3. (sports)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
a. baseball glove
Hoy me olvidé de traer mi manilla, así que no pude jugar en el diamante interior.I forgot to bring my baseball glove today, so I couldn't play in the infield.
las manillas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. handcuffs
El policía atrapó al ladrón y le puso manillas en las muñecas.The police officer seized the thief and put handcuffs on his wrists.
b. manacles
Los esclavos estaban llevaban manillas y collares pesados.The slaves had heavy manacles and collars on them.
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