What does Meter a mão mean?

Trabalhar duro (Work hard) For example: "Tem que meter a mão (Have to work hard)"

Where does the slang word Meter a mão come from?

Meter a mão is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

Meter a mão

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Meter a mão definition 1

Trabalhar duro (Work hard)

"Tem que meter a mão (Have to work hard)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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