manuel

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmæn.jʊəl/ AmE /ˈmæn.juːəl/

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

  • He read the user manual carefully before installing the software.

    Él leyó cuidadosamente el manual del usuario antes de instalar el software.

2 WORK [singular] B1

work that is done by hand or without using machines, computers, etc.

trabajo manual, laborioso

  • manual work

Collocations manual labour · manual tasks

  • She prefers manual work to office jobs.

    Ella prefiere el trabajo manual a los trabajos de oficina.

3 SKILL [singular] B2

the skill of doing something by hand or without using machines, computers, etc.

destreza manual, habilidad manual

  • manual skill

Collocations develop manual skills · improve manual dexterity

  • He has developed excellent manual skills through years of practice.

    Ha desarrollado excelentes habilidades manuales a través de años de práctica.

1 BOOK [adjective] B1

relating to or using books that give information about how to do something or explain the rules of a game, sport, etc.

manual, de instrucciones

  • a manual system

Collocations manual procedure · manual process

  • The company uses a manual system for tracking orders.

    La empresa utiliza un sistema manual para rastrear los pedidos.

2 WORK [adjective] B1

relating to or involving work that is done by hand or without using machines, computers, etc.

manual, laborioso

  • a manual job

Collocations manual labour · manual tasks

  • She has a manual job that requires physical strength.

    Ella tiene un trabajo manual que requiere fuerza física.

3 SKILL [adjective] B2

relating to or involving the skill of doing something by hand or without using machines, computers, etc.

manual, de destreza manual

  • a manual task

Collocations manual dexterity · manual skills

  • The job requires a high level of manual skill.

    El trabajo requiere un alto nivel de habilidad manual.