What does maní in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word maní in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use maní in Spanish.

The word maní in Spanish means manna, knack, skill, aptitude, trick, swindle, godsend, habit, pal, mate, buddy, Aragonese. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word maní

manna

nombre masculino (alimento bíblico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los judíos en su travesía por el desierto se alimentaron del maná que caía del cielo.
While crossing the desert, Jews ate manna that fell from the sky.

knack, skill, aptitude

nombre femenino (habilidad, pericia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi hija tiene mucha maña para decorar pasteles.
My daughter has real a knack for decorating cakes.

trick, swindle

nombre femenino (engaño, artificio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Se valió de sus mañas para timarle varios millones.
He used his tricks to con him out of several millions.

godsend

nombre masculino (figurado (alivio de situación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este ingreso ha sido como un maná para nosotros.
This income has been like a godsend for us.

habit

nombre femenino (informal (mala costumbre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ten cuidado con ese perro: tiene la maña de morder los muebles.
Be careful with that dog: he has a habit of chewing the furniture.

pal, mate, buddy

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (GT, MX, NI: coloquial (amigo, compañero) (colloquial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
—¡Oye mano! Eres mi cuate, pero no abuses: ¡págame el dinero que te presté!
Hey, mate. You're my buddy but don't be cheeky - pay back that money I lent you.

Aragonese

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (coloquial (natural de Aragón)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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