What does "diestra" mean in English?

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Spanish

diestra

English

right hand

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Alternative translations of "diestra"

right
skillful
dexterous
right-handed

Examples of how to use "diestra" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo hizo con la mano diestra.
English
He did it with his right hand.
Spanish
Mi mano diestra está cortada.
English
My right hand is cut.
Spanish
Ella es muy diestra con el cuchillo.
English
She is very skillful with the knife.
Spanish
El abogado diestro presentó su argumento.
English
The right-handed lawyer presented his argument.
Spanish
La diestra de la estatua sostiene una espada.
English
The right hand of the statue holds a sword.

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Lo hizo con la mano diestra.

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