Example: El proyecto está en manos de expertos confiables ahora.
Definition
"Estar en manos de" means to be under the control, responsibility, or care of someone or a group, often implying trust or reliance. For example, a project 'está en manos de' experts indicates it is managed or supervised by trustworthy professionals.
Translations
to be in the hands of
in handen zijn van
estar en mans de
être entre les mains de
in den Händen von sein
Etymology
The phrase "estar en manos de" literally translates to 'to be in the hands of' in Spanish. It metaphorically uses 'hands' to represent control or responsibility, similar to how many languages associate hands with power or care. Its origin is straightforward, reflecting the physical act of holding or managing something.
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"Estar en manos de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to be in the hands of