mano
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “mano” mean in English?
hand
Example sentences
Me duele la mano.
My hand hurts.
Levanta las manos.
Raise your hands.
How to use it
Mano (hand) is feminine despite ending in -o: la mano, las manos. This is one of a small group of Spanish nouns whose gender contradicts the usual -o = masculine rule.
Common mistake
Don't say 'el mano' — mano is feminine. This is a memorisation item; there is no logical rule.