A1 Idiom Informal

Dar uma mãozinha.

To give a little hand.

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Meaning

To lend a small amount of help or assistance.

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Cultural Background

Diminutives like 'mãozinha' are used to show friendliness and reduce the weight of a request. While understood, 'dar uma ajuda' is often preferred over 'dar uma mãozinha' in some regions.

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Use the diminutive

Always use 'mãozinha' instead of 'mão' to sound more natural and friendly.

Meaning

To lend a small amount of help or assistance.

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Use the diminutive

Always use 'mãozinha' instead of 'mão' to sound more natural and friendly.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Você pode me ____ uma mãozinha?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dar

The idiom is 'dar uma mãozinha'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Você pode me ____ uma mãozinha?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dar

The idiom is 'dar uma mãozinha'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very close, informal relationship.

Related Phrases

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Dar uma força

synonym

To give strength/help

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