What does de la mano de in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word de la mano de in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use de la mano de in Spanish.

The word de la mano de in Spanish means thanks to, at the hands of, by the hands of, accompanied by, with, thanks to, coincide with. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word de la mano de

thanks to

locución preposicional (figurado (con el apoyo de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las personas con discapacidad han logrado desenvolverse con éxito en la sociedad de la mano de profesionales y de sus familias.
People with disabilities have able to successfully function in society thanks to professionals and their families.

at the hands of, by the hands of

locución preposicional (figurado (introducido por)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las primeras investigaciones sobre este fenómeno llegaron de la mano de historiadores y sociólogos.
Early research on this phenomenon was carried out at the hands of historians and sociologists.

accompanied by

locución preposicional (figurado (hecho, situación: acompañado de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La ruptura de la banda llegó de la mano de rumores acerca del posible álbum en solitario del vocalista principal.
The break up of the band came hand in hand with rumors about the lead singer's potential solo album.

with

locución preposicional (figurado (persona: junto con)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
La reconocida actriz y cantante llega a los cines de la mano de un famoso comediante en una película que promete divertir y poner a reflexionar.
The renowned actress and singer appears in theaters with a famous comedian in a movie that promises to entertain and make you reflect.

thanks to

locución preposicional (figurado (gracias a)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Mucho de lo que sé hoy lo aprendí de la mano de profesoras muy dedicadas.
Much of what I know today I learned thanks to very dedicated professors.

coincide with

locución verbal (figurado (acompañado de algo, junto con algo)

Los ajustes anunciados por el ejecutivo vienen de la mano de varias reformas que entrarán en vigor el mes que viene.
The adjustments announced by the executive coincide with several reforms that will take effect next month.

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