뜻
To help someone with a task or difficulty.
문화적 배경
In Spain, it is common to hear 'echar un cable' as a synonym. It reflects the idea of throwing a lifeline to someone in trouble. In Mexico, 'dar una mano' is slightly more common than 'echar una mano', though both are understood perfectly. Argentines often use 'dar una mano' and appreciate the directness of the request in social settings.
Use the pronouns
Always remember to include the indirect object pronoun (me, te, le) to specify who is being helped.
Regional variations
If you are in Mexico or Argentina, 'dar una mano' might be more natural than 'echar una mano'.
뜻
To help someone with a task or difficulty.
Use the pronouns
Always remember to include the indirect object pronoun (me, te, le) to specify who is being helped.
Regional variations
If you are in Mexico or Argentina, 'dar una mano' might be more natural than 'echar una mano'.
Friendly tone
This phrase is inherently friendly. It's a great way to build rapport with native speakers.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Si estás ocupado, ¿puedes ______ con este informe?
The correct idiom is 'echar una mano'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to ask for help.
This is the standard, most common way to ask for help.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Echar una mano
The idiom means to provide assistance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: No puedo abrir esta puerta. B: ______.
The second speaker is offering help.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Si estás ocupado, ¿puedes ______ con este informe?
The correct idiom is 'echar una mano'.
Choose the natural way to ask for help.
This is the standard, most common way to ask for help.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
The idiom means to provide assistance.
A: No puedo abrir esta puerta. B: ______.
The second speaker is offering help.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문It depends on the relationship. If you have a friendly, casual relationship, it's fine. If it's very formal, use 'ayudar'.
Yes, it can imply emotional support, though 'apoyar' is more precise for that.
Because you are offering 'a' hand, not 'the' hand (which would imply shaking hands).
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though 'dar una mano' is more common in some areas.
Yes, if you are asking for help for yourself.
You say 'Le eché una mano'.
No, it can be used for any task, physical or mental.
No, 'mano' is feminine, so it is always 'una mano'.
관련 표현
Echar un cable
synonymTo help/save someone
Dar una mano
synonymTo help
Echar un vistazo
similarTo take a look
