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handshake in Spanish

handshake in Spanish is apretón de manos, estrechadura de manos, estrechamiento de manos — handshake means the act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

handshake in Spanish

apretón de manos
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
estrechadura de manos
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
estrechamiento de manos
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
establecimiento comunicacional / comunicativo
noun
(computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.
darse la mano
verb
(intransitive) To perform a handshake; to shake hands.
establecer comunicación
verb
(intransitive) To perform a handshake; to shake hands.
estrecharse / apretarse la mano
verb
(intransitive) To perform a handshake; to shake hands.

What does "handshake" mean?

  1. noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.
    "They sealed the deal with a firm handshake."
  2. noun In computing, an exchange of signals between devices when a connection is established.
    "The connection failed during the initial handshake."

handshake in a sentence

  • They sealed the deal with a firm handshake.
  • His handshake was so weak it barely registered.
  • The connection failed during the initial handshake.

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What is "handshake" in Spanish?

"handshake" in Spanish is apretón de manos, estrechadura de manos, estrechamiento de manos. handshake means: The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

How do you use "handshake" in a sentence?

Example: "They sealed the deal with a firm handshake." In Spanish, "handshake" is apretón de manos, estrechadura de manos, estrechamiento de manos.

Are there other ways to say "handshake" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "handshake": apretón de manos, estrechadura de manos, estrechamiento de manos, establecimiento comunicacional / comunicativo, darse la mano, establecer comunicación.

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