estar de manga: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To be wearing a garment specified by its sleeve type or length (for example, short or long sleeves).
  • To be dressed in clothing characterized by a particular sleeve style.

  Examples

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  • Hoy estoy de manga corta porque hace mucho calor y prefiero ropa ligera.

    Today I am wearing short sleeves because it's very hot and I prefer light clothing.

  • Ayer María estaba de manga larga en la fiesta, aunque hacía bastante calor afuera.

    Yesterday María was wearing long sleeves at the party, even though it was quite hot outside.

  • ¿Vas a estar de manga larga en la reunión o prefieres algo más fresco?

    Are you going to wear long sleeves to the meeting or do you prefer something cooler?

  • Durante el invierno, muchos profesores están de manga larga para protegerse del frío en las aulas.

    During winter, many teachers wear long sleeves to protect themselves from the cold in the classrooms.