What does De mãos atadas mean?

Sem poder agir (Unable to act) For example: "Estou de mãos atadas (My hands are tied)"

Where does the slang word De mãos atadas come from?

De mãos atadas is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

De mãos atadas

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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De mãos atadas definition 1

Sem poder agir (Unable to act)

"Estou de mãos atadas (My hands are tied)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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