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September 10, 2009, 02:00 PM
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Actuar con mano dura
Como se dice en inglés?
1. Tratar a alguien con mano dura 2. Tener mano fuerte 3. Actuar con mano dura 
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September 10, 2009, 02:05 PM
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To be heavy-handed?
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September 10, 2009, 02:09 PM
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Actuar con mano dura, significa no hacer muchas concesiones, ser duro con alguien, no dejar pasar una. No ser blando.
Is that the meaning you said ? Otro ejemplo,: Hay que tener mano dura a la hora de corregir exámenes. In English? Last edited by AngelicaDeAlquezar; September 10, 2009 at 04:19 PM. Reason: Merged back-to-back posts
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September 11, 2009, 03:26 AM
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You have to be tough when correcting exams
You need a firm hand when... There's a very nice expression for mano dura in English: tough love (can be use in educational contexts: the way you bring up your kids...)
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September 11, 2009, 12:41 PM
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Thanks
What about " to be very firm with somebody " ? Last edited by AngelicaDeAlquezar; September 12, 2009 at 06:01 PM. Reason: Merged back-to-back posts
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September 14, 2009, 08:11 AM
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To carry a big stick.
To be very stern. 
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