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    Manco (en. One-handed)

    /ˈmaŋ.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has lost a hand or cannot use it.
    The handicapped person adapted well to his new routine.
    El manco se adaptó bien a su nueva rutina.
    Coexistence of someone with physical limitations in one hand.
    Despite being handicapped, the artist managed to create impressive works.
    A pesar de ser manco, el artista logró pintar obras impresionantes.
    adjective
    Who has a damaged or lost hand.
    The handicapped football player showed great skill during the match.
    El jugador de fútbol manco mostró gran destreza durante el partido.
    Said of an activity that is performed with a limitation.
    The work was incomplete because some resources were missing.
    El trabajo quedó manco porque faltaban algunos recursos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'māncus', meaning 'lame' or 'lacking a limb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give (someone) the short end of the stick
    To do something incompletely.
    dar manco
    handicapped in life
    Someone who faces difficulties or limitations.
    manco en la vida
    to be at a disadvantage
    To be at a disadvantage or not complete in some activity.
    andar manco

    Related Words

    disabled
    A person who suffers from a physical disability.
    lisiado
    handicapped
    A person who has a disability or diminished abilities.
    minusválido

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is clumsy or ineffective.
    That handicapped person never does anything right.
    Ese manco nunca hace nada bien.
    Refers to someone who has difficulties doing something perceived as easy.
    Don't be clumsy and learn it once and for all.
    No seas manco y apréndelo de una vez.