A1 — Beginnernoun
mano
hand
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
palmoartozampamanina
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piedetestaschienagamba
Usage note
'Mano' is the standard term. 'Palmo' = palm (of the hand). 'Manina' = little hand (diminutive, affectionate). 'Zampa' = paw (animals). Note: 'mano' is feminine despite the -o ending.
Example
"Mi sono lavato le mani prima di mangiare."
"I washed my hands before eating."
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