No. 2,253 in Spanish
manual
"Manual" in Spanish means "manual" or "handbook" (a guide or instructional book).
In a sentence
Consulté el manual para realizar la instalación correctamente.
I consulted the manual to perform the installation correctly.
In this context, 'manual' refers to a book or guide containing instructions.
El trabajo manual requiere habilidad y paciencia.
Manual work requires skill and patience.
Here, 'manual' describes work performed using hands rather than machinery.
Prefiero los coches con transmisión manual.
I prefer cars with manual transmission.
In this usage, 'manual' refers to a type of car transmission operated by the driver using hands and feet.
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