Mangas (en. Sleeves)

/ˈmaŋɡas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of a garment that covers the arm.

The sleeves of that shirt are very long.

Las mangas de esa camisa son muy largas.

Extension added to the arm part of a garment.

I decided to make sleeves for the jacket so that it keeps warmer.

Decidí hacerle mangas a la chaqueta para que abrigue más.

Section of a book or document, often referred to a Japanese manga.

I am reading a new manga that a friend recommended to me.

Estoy leyendo un nuevo manga que me recomendó un amigo.

From the Spanish 'manga', which comes from the Latin 'mānica'.

wide sleeve

It refers to a garment with sleeves that are loose and comfortable.

manga ancha

to give a wide sleeve

It means to allow some freedom or flexibility in rules or behaviors.

dar manga ancha

shirt

Full-body garment with sleeves.

camisa

coat

Outerwear that generally has sleeves.

abrigo

long sleeve

Refers to a garment with sleeves that completely cover the arm.

manga larga

Refers to a person who is dressed very casually.

Today I don't feel like dressing up, I'm going to go out in casual clothes.

Hoy no tengo ganas de arreglarme, voy a salir con mangas.

In some contexts, it means to let things happen freely.

I'm going to give a wide sleeve at the party and let everyone have fun.

Voy a dar manga ancha en la fiesta y dejar que todos se diviertan.