A1 Idiom Informal

Ser un manitas.

To be handy.

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Meaning

To be skilled at repairing things or doing practical tasks.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'manitas' is a very common term used in everyday life, especially among homeowners. While understood, Mexicans might also use 'ser bueno para los arreglos' or 'ser muy hábil'.

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Don't pluralize

Remember, it's 'un manitas' and 'unos manitas'. Never 'manitases'.

Meaning

To be skilled at repairing things or doing practical tasks.

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Don't pluralize

Remember, it's 'un manitas' and 'unos manitas'. Never 'manitases'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Mi hermano arregla todo en casa, es un ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: manitas

The word is always 'manitas'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Mi hermano arregla todo en casa, es un ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: manitas

The word is always 'manitas'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'Ella es una manitas'. The word itself doesn't change.

Related Phrases

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Ser apañado

synonym

Resourceful

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Tener buenas manos

similar

To have good hands

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