a mano
set phrase
1. by hand, handmade
manual work
Common combinations
- escrito a mano — written by hand
- hecho a mano — handmade
- cosido a mano — sewn by hand
- Escribió la carta a mano.She wrote the letter by hand.
- Mi abuela hace los vestidos a mano.My grandmother makes the dresses by hand.
- El dibujo está hecho a mano.The drawing is handmade.
2. at hand, nearby
availability or proximity
Common combinations
- tener a mano — have at hand
- estar a mano — be nearby
- Ten el mapa a mano durante el viaje.Keep the map at hand during the trip.
- No tengo mis gafas a mano.I don't have my glasses to hand.
- Hay una farmacia a mano.There's a pharmacy nearby.
Phrases with this word
hacer algo a manotener algo a mano