# ¿Me regalás una manita?

> Colloquial phrase to ask someone for help or assistance.

- Category: expression
- Region: Guatemala
- Published: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

### Definition

«¿Me regalas una manita?» is a Guatemalan colloquial expression used to ask for help in a friendly and polite way. The phrase uses the verb «regalar» (to gift) instead of «dar» (to give) or «prestar» (to lend), which reflects a characteristically Guatemalan way of requesting favors.

«Manita» is the diminutive of «mano» (hand), metaphorically referring to someone's assistance or support. The diminutive gives the request a warm, lighthearted tone.

### Usage

Used in everyday situations where physical help or moral support is needed. Common among friends, family, and acquaintances, but can also be used with strangers in a polite tone. The phrase softens the request and makes it sound less demanding.

### More examples

- «¿Me regalás una manita to carry these bags?»
- «¿Me regalan una manita? I can't find the exit.»
- «Dude, ¿me regalás una manita? I got a flat tire.»

## Examples

- "¿Me regalás una manita to push my car?"
- "Mano, ¿me regalás una manita to help set up the table?"
- "If it's not too much trouble, ¿me regala una manita?"

## Synonyms

- lend a hand
- give a hand
- help out

## Links

- [View in the dictionary](https://chapinismos.org/en/palabras/me-regalas-una-manita/)
- [Spanish version](https://chapinismos.org/es/palabras/me-regalas-una-manita/)
- [Spanish version (markdown)](https://chapinismos.org/es/palabras/me-regalas-una-manita.md)
- [Full dictionary (llms-full.txt)](https://chapinismos.org/llms-full.txt)