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maniera

way

noun mah-NYEH-rah Less Common

Also means

manner

Usage Note

Maniera is a near-synonym of modo; the phrase in maniera che introduces purpose ('so that'). Its plural le maniere often means 'manners' or behaviour, as in avere buone maniere ('to have good manners').

Examples

"Lo ha detto in maniera gentile."

Natural Translation

He said it in a kind way.

Literal Translation

It he-has said in manner kind.

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