Mano Meaning in English
word
/ˈmɑnoʊ/
MAH-noh
/ˈmɑːnəʊ/
MAH-noh
Definition
In Spanish, "mano" means "hand," referring to the part of the body at the end of the arm. In Portuguese and Spanish-speaking slang, "mano" also means "dude" or "bro" (friend or buddy) in informal speech.
Usage & Nuances
As "mano" is not an English word, it appears in English texts when referencing Spanish or Portuguese contexts. Used literally for "hand," or figuratively as slang meaning "friend" or "brother". In English, context always makes clear which meaning is intended.
Spanish: manoPortuguese (BR): manoPortuguese (PT): manoChinese (Simplified): 手Chinese (Traditional): 手Hindi: हाथArabic: يدBengali: হাত - বন্ধু (স্ল্যাং)Russian: рука - братан (сленг)Japanese: 手 - 友達（スラング）Vietnamese: bàn tay - bạn (tiếng lóng)Korean: 손 - 친구(슬랭)Turkish: el - dost (argo)Urdu: ہاتھ - دوست (سلینگ)Indonesian: tangan - bro (slang)
Example Sentences
Raise your mano if you know the answer.
basic
She drew a picture of a mano.
basic
My right mano hurts.
basic
What's up, mano? Long time no see!
natural
He gave me a high five and said, "Good job, mano!"
natural
You can always count on your mano when you need help.
natural