mano a mano

ma·no a ma·no

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mah-noh ey mah-noh]
- /ˈmɑ noʊ eɪ ˈmɑ noʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mah-noh ey mah-noh]
- /ˈmɑ noʊ eɪ ˈmɑ noʊ/

Definitions of mano a mano words

noun plural mano a mano (italics) Spanish. a corrida in which two matadors alternate in fighting two or three bulls each. 1
noun plural mano a mano a direct confrontation or conflict; head-on competition; duel. 1
adjective mano a mano being or resembling such a confrontation: a mano a mano struggle in the courtroom between two superb criminal lawyers. 1
adverb mano a mano in direct competition or rivalry: a brash newcomer in tennis taking on the reigning champion mano a mano. 1
adverb mano a mano in direct competition 0
noun mano a mano in or into direct, personal confrontation 0

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mano a mano popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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