manos

Manos is a term with multiple meanings across languages and contexts. In Spanish, manos is the plural form of mano, meaning “hands.” In Greek, Manos is a common male given name, often a diminutive of Manolis or Emmanuel.

As a given name, Manos is borne by several Greek figures, including the renowned composer Manos Hatzidakis (1925–1994), who was influential in 20th-century Greek music and won international acclaim for works such as "Never on Sunday."

Manos is also associated with cinema through the 1966 American horror film Manos: The Hands of Fate, directed by Harold P. Warren. The film is infamous for its low production values and has since gained a cult following, partly due to its notoriety and later features on television and online retrospectives.

In everyday Spanish, manos appears in numerous idioms that reflect its literal meaning. Phrases like “manos arriba” (hands up) and “manos a la obra” (let’s get to work) are common, illustrating how the word functions in routine speech.