Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mao
noun
/maʊ/
Definition
Mao translates to ‘hand’ in English.
Examples
- Ele levantou a mao para perguntar. (He raised his hand to ask a question.)
- Ela acenou com a mao para se despedir. (She waved her hand to say goodbye.)
Meaning
The term ‘mao’ refers to the physical extremity at the end of the arm, used for manipulating objects, holding, and performing tasks.
Synonyms
- pata (paw)
- garra (claw)