a mano

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See also: amano, Amano, amaño, and amañó

Italian

Etymology

Literally, at hand.

Prepositional phrase

a mano

  1. by hand, manually
    fatto a manomade by hand
    lavorare a manoto work by hand
  2. (relational) hand; handheld
    trapano a manohand drill

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Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a ˈmano/
  • Syllabification: a ma‧no

Adjective

a mano (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic) even; equal with another
    Ahora estamos a mano.
    Now we are even.

Adverb

a mano

  1. by hand; manually; without the use of a machine
    Synonym: manualmente
    Puedes escribir una carta con una máquina de escribir, o puedes hacerla a mano.
    You can write a letter with a typewriter or you can do it by hand.
  2. at hand, on hand, to hand, handy (within easy reach; nearby)
    No tengo la información a mano, pero puedo buscarla.
    I don't have the information at hand, but I can look it up.

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