la manito

little hand, buddy, bro

m a ˈn i t o
man hand + ito small; diminutive or affectionate
noun · feminine Rare #45,507
little hand Diminutive of mano.
SP: El bebé me dio la manito.
EN: The baby gave me his little hand.
buddy, bro Informal and regional when used to address someone.
SP: ¿Qué pasó, manito?
EN: What's up, buddy?

Sacá la manito.

Take your hand out.

— El hijo de la novia (2001)

La otra manito.

The other little hand.

— La historia oficial (1985)

A ver, mamá, dame la manito, subí acá.

Come on, Mom, give me your little hand and climb up here.

— El hijo de la novia (2001)

¿Qué pasó, manito?

What happened, bro?

— Nosotros los pobres (1948)

Llamalo con tu manito.

Call him with your little hand.

— Crímenes de familia (2020)

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