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manco

one-handed person

noun adjective MAHN-koh Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: Latin mancus (defective, maimed)

Also means

one-armed person

Usage Note

Manco describes someone who has lost or was born without a hand or arm; as an adjective it agrees in gender (manca). The phrase no ser manco ('to be no slouch') is a common idiomatic expression meaning someone is quite capable or skilful.

Examples

"El guerrero quedó manco tras la batalla."

Natural Translation

The warrior was left one-armed after the battle.

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