manual

S2 W1

BrE /ˈmænjʊəl/ AmE /ˈmænjuːəl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 BOOK [singular] B1

a book that gives information about how to do something or explains the rules of a game, sport, etc.

libro de instrucciones, manual

  • a manual for sth

Collocations user manual · instruction manual

  • I need the user manual to set up this printer.

    Necesito el manual del usuario para configurar esta impresora.

2 WORK [singular] B1

work that is done by hand or with simple tools, rather than using machines

trabajo manual, laborioso

  • manual work

Collocations manual labour · manual tasks

  • He does manual work on a construction site.

    Él hace trabajo manual en una obra de construcción.

3 SKILL [singular] B2

the skill of being able to do something without using machines, or the ability to use your hands well

destreza manual, habilidad manual

  • manual skills

Collocations develop manual dexterity · improve manual skills

  • She has excellent manual dexterity.

    Ella tiene una excelente destreza manual.

1 ADJ [adjective] B1

done by hand or with simple tools, rather than using machines

manual, a mano

  • a manual job

Collocations manual labour · manual work

  • He has a manual job in the factory.

    Él tiene un trabajo manual en la fábrica.

2 ADJ [adjective] B1

relating to or using hands, rather than machines

manual, a mano

  • a manual skill

Collocations manual dexterity · manual skills

  • She has a high level of manual skill.

    Ella tiene un alto nivel de habilidad manual.