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Old August 13, 2009, 12:01 AM
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Question To have a hand in something
This means as much as to have influenced something, to have played a part in the outcome of something. To be involved in something.

Does anyone know a good Spanish equivalent?
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"participar en"
"tomar parte en"
"meter mano en"
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Can you say tiene un papel? or is that strictly related to acting.

I ask this because in English the word hand can be substited for role
in this phrase.
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Yes, you can say "tiene un papel" as well:

El ministro de Economía tiene un papel destacado en esta reunión.
Algunos deportistas de élite quieren tener un papel más importante dentro de su equipo.
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