a trasmano

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out of reach, awkwardly placed, out of the way, off the beaten track
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/a tɾasˈmano/
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Awkward to reach or away from the usual routes.
Practice using a trasmano in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Cogió la herramienta con dificultad porque estaba a trasmano.
    He struggled to grab the tool because it was out of easy reach.
  • El interruptor está a trasmano desde la cama.
    The switch is awkward to reach from the bed.
  • Vivían a trasmano del trato con sus vecinos.
    They lived apart from their neighbours.
  • El pueblo queda a trasmano de las rutas principales.
    The village lies off the main routes.
  • El museo está a trasmano para quien viaja en tren.
    The museum is out of the way for anyone travelling by train.

Similar words

retirado
desviado
apartado
incómodamente situado
fuera de alcance

Meanings

Awkward to reach

physical reach
neutral
Placed where the hand cannot conveniently reach or grasp it.

Examples

  • El vaso me quedaba a trasmano y no pude sujetarlo.
    The glass was awkward to reach, so I could not catch it.
  • Dejó las llaves a trasmano detrás de los libros.
    She left the keys out of easy reach behind the books.
  • El interruptor está a trasmano desde la cama.
    The switch is awkward to reach from the bed.
  • Cogió la herramienta con dificultad porque estaba a trasmano.
    He struggled to grab the tool because it was out of easy reach.
  • La taza quedó a trasmano al caer.
    The cup fell out of reach.

Similar words

fuera de alcance
incómodamente situado

Off the usual route

place
literary
Located away from frequented roads or ordinary contact with people.

Examples

  • El pueblo queda a trasmano de las rutas principales.
    The village lies off the main routes.
  • Eligieron una casa a trasmano del centro.
    They chose a house away from the town centre.
  • El museo está a trasmano para quien viaja en tren.
    The museum is out of the way for anyone travelling by train.
  • Vivían a trasmano del trato con sus vecinos.
    They lived apart from their neighbours.
  • La posada se hallaba a trasmano del camino.
    The inn stood off the road.

Similar words

apartado
retirado
desviado

Etymology

Literally “at the back of the hand”, from tras (“behind”) and mano (“hand”).

FAQ

What does a trasmano mean?

Awkward to reach or away from common routes.

Can it describe an object?

Yes, when it is inconveniently placed for the hand.

Can it describe a town?

Yes, when it is away from busy routes.

Is it common in casual speech?

The geographical use sounds rather literary.

How is the phrase built?

From Spanish tras, “behind”, and mano, “hand”.

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