Manuel (en. Manuel)

/maˈnwel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Book that contains specific instructions on how to perform certain tasks.
The user manual explains how to set up the device.
El manual del usuario explica cómo configurar el dispositivo.
Document that provides information about a particular topic.
The procedure manual is essential for understanding the process.
El manual de procedimiento es esencial para entender el proceso.
adjective
Related to what is done or used with the hands.
The manual technique is important in crafts.
La técnica manual es importante en las artesanías.

Etymology

From the Latin 'manualis', which means 'belonging to the hand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

user manual
Guide that accompanies a product to teach its use.
manual de usuario
manual work
Task that is performed using the hands and not machinery.
trabajo manual
manual technique
Method that involves physical skills and dexterity.
técnica manual

Related Words

craft
Creative activity that is performed with the hands.
manualidad
to manualize
To turn a task or process into a manual.
manualizar
handling
Process of handling something with the hands.
manipulado

Slang Meanings

Term used to describe something handmade with skill.
That furniture is totally manual, I made it myself.
Ese mueble es totalmente manuel, lo hice yo.
In some contexts, it refers to jobs that require physical effort.
That is a very manual job, but I like it.
Esa es una chamba muy manuel, pero me gusta.