tener las manos sucios
have dirty hands
'Tener las manos sucias' is a Spanish phrase, which literally translates as 'to have dirty hands' in English. This phrase can be used to describe someone after they have been working or playing hard, especially in an area where their hands might get dirty. It can also be used metaphorically to say someone is involved in dishonest activities.
Example sentences using: tener las manos sucios
Antes de comer, siempre asegúrate de no tener las manos sucias.
Before eating, always make sure you don't have dirty hands.
This sentence is advising someone to always check that their hands are clean before eating, highlighting the importance of hygiene.
Después del trabajo en el jardín, Juan tenía las manos sucias.
After working in the garden, Juan had dirty hands.
This sentence refers to how Juan ended up with dirty hands following his gardening work, describing the state of his hands afterwards.
Cada vez que juega en el parque, Laura parece tener las manos sucias.
Every time she plays in the park, Laura seems to have dirty hands.
This sentence refers to the recurring situation of Laura playing in the park and subsequently having dirty hands, indicating a pattern or habit.