Translation of Spanish word "manera" to English
manera
/maˈne.ɾa/
Meaning
NounTo do with a place or places. A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'manera' is used to describe a path or direction, often in relation to a specific location or destination. For example, 'La manera más rápida de llegar al aeropuerto es tomar el taxi' (The quickest way to get to the airport is to take a taxi). Note that 'manera' can be confused with 'maneras' (ways) in plural form, which requires the use of the definite article 'las'.
🇬🇧 English
way / manner
Example
Esa es una manera extraña de hablar.
That is a strange way to speak.
¿Conoces el camino al aeropuerto? Ven por aquí y te mostraré un atajo. Está muy lejos de aquí.
Do you know the way to the airport? Come this way and I'll show you a shortcut. It's quite far from here.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- la manera más rápida— the quickest way
- la manera más segura— the safest way
- la manera más fácil— the easiest way
- la manera correcta— the correct way
- la manera más directa— the most direct way
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What does the Spanish word "manera" mean?▼
The Spanish word "manera" means "way / manner" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Esa es una manera extraña de hablar." (which translates as "That is a strange way to speak.").
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