What does Mano/Mana mean?

“Bro/Sis,” informal way to address a guy (mano) or girl (mana) even if not actually siblings. For example: "Mana, me ajuda aqui um bocadinho. (Sis, help me out here a bit.)"

Where does the slang word Mano/Mana come from?

Mano/Mana is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

Mano/Mana

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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“Bro/Sis,” informal way to address a guy (mano) or girl (mana) even if not actually siblings.

"Mana, me ajuda aqui um bocadinho. (Sis, help me out here a bit.)"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

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

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Mano / Mana 🇲🇿 Mozambique

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