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noun, feminine

buena mano

/ˌbwena ˈmano/

noun, feminine/ˌbwena ˈmano/plural: buenas manos

skill, talent, or ability; a good starting hand [of cards] (compare deal a good hand), to be lucky; to start an event, competition, or transaction in an auspicious manner, such that it sets the tone for the rest of what follows; first customer or sale of the day (often sold at a discount) that brings luck for the rest of the day

Antonyms: mala mano

From buena (“good”) + mano (“hand”).