Spanish words for kids · Body
How to say “hands” in Spanish
Hands are used in nearly every action song: clapping, waving, counting on fingers. That makes the word one kids hear constantly.
Hands in Spanish
las manos
Sounds like ≈ lahs MAH-nohs
Good to know: A classic surprise: la mano ends in -o but is feminine. So it's la mano, las manos.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Spanish songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
¡Dos manos, dos pies!
Two hands, two feet!
from Dos Manos, Dos Pies (Two Hands, Two Feet)
Las manos, manos
The hands, hands
from Si Estás Contento (If You're Happy)
Manos en el aire.
Hands in the air.
from Aplaude las Manos (Clap Your Hands)
3 songs that teach it
“Hands” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Spanish with its English meaning.
Dos Manos, Dos Pies
Two Hands, Two Feet · My Body · Premium
- manos · hands
- pies · feet
- dedos · fingers
- brazos · arms
Si Estás Contento
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- contento · happy
- aplaudir · to clap
- manos · hands
- pie · foot
Aplaude las Manos
Clap Your Hands · Actions & Movement · Premium
- aplaudir · to clap
- manos · hands
- arriba · up
- abajo · down
Also sung in: Te Quiero, Cabeza, Hombros, Muevo el Cuerpo, Me Encanta la Comida, Agua y Leche, Mi Casa, Hace Sol, Frío y Calor and 17 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your manos every time the word comes up in a song.
- 2Wash hands together and name them: "manos!" before the soap goes on.
- 3Trace around both hands and count the fingers in Spanish.
Related Spanish words
“Hands” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Spanishhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Spanish songs with your family.