Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
manga
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaŋga/
Meaning
- feminine nounsleeve
Example
La chaqueta tiene manga larga.
The jacket has long sleeves.
More examples
En verano llevo camisetas de manga corta.
In summer I wear short-sleeved T-shirts.
Core concept
Fabric extension sewn into the shoulder or armhole that encases the arm and often ends in a cuff.
Common phrases
manga corta
short-sleeved
manga larga
long-sleeved
Similar words
puño: Forms the band at the sleeve opening near the wrist and often fastens or fits snugly.
manguito: Covers the wrist and lower forearm as a short, cuff-like sleeve segment.
Definition in Spanish
Extensión de tela incorporada a una prenda para cubrir el brazo, que puede acabar en puño o quedar abierta.
Word origin
From Classical Latin manica via Old Spanish, the term keeps the meaning of a garment's arm covering.
Usage tips
- To say sleeveless Spanish uses sin mangas and to specify length it uses constructions like camisa de manga larga rather than placing the adjective before manga.
Other meanings
- manganoun
Related words
- manguitocuffnoun