la manija

handle, crank

m a ˈn i x a
noun · feminine Rare #41,379
handle, crank In some regions, especially in Latin America, this commonly refers to a door handle or a window crank.
SP: La manija de la puerta está rota.
EN: The door handle is broken.

¡Te diste manija al pedo!

You got yourself all worked up for nothing!

— El hijo de la novia (2001)

No sé, con lo del cumpleaños, te diste manija.

I don't know, you got yourself all worked up over the birthday thing.

— El hijo de la novia (2001)

Te diste manija, papi.

You got yourself all worked up, dude.

— El hijo de la novia (2001)

Esta manija no se gira.

This handle does not turn.

Gire la manija para bajar la ventanilla.

Turn the handle to lower the window.

¿Ves la manija?

Do you see the handle?

— El castillo en el cielo (1986)

Intenté abrir la puerta, pero la manija se salió.

I tried to open the door, but the handle came off.

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