This is the 1109th most frequent Portuguese word.
mãos
"Hands"
Describes the act of holding an object physically using the hands.
Ela segurava o livro com as mãos.
She held the book with her hands.
Used to characterize someone's hands in relation to their abilities or attributes.
As mãos do artista eram habilidosas.
The artist's hands were skillful.
Metaphorically refers to responsibility or assignment being passed to someone's control or care.