manitas

el manitas, la manitas(
mah
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nee
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tahs
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(skilled person)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. handyman (masculine)
Si necesitas ayuda, llámalo a Roberto; es un verdadero manitas.If you need help, call Roberto; he's a real handyman.
b. handywoman (feminine)
Aída es una manitas cuando se trata de artefactos eléctricos.Aida is a handywoman when it comes to electric devices.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
2. (skilled)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. handy
Juana resultó ser manitas con la tecnología. Ahora está aprendiendo a programar sola.Juana turned out to be handy with technology. She's now teaching herself to code.
b. good with one's hands
Mi abuelo era muy manitas y vivía arreglando cosas en la casa.My grandpa used to be very good with his hands and was always fixing things at home.
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