| Principal Translations |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| heavy hand n | figurative (lack of tact or subtlety) | mano dura loc nom f |
| | The principal accused the teacher of using a heavy hand in correcting her students. |
| | El director acusó a la maestra de haber usado mano dura para corregir a sus estudiantes. |
| heavy hand n | (lack of delicacy or gentleness) | rudeza nf |
| heavy hand n | figurative (oppressive force) | mano dura loc nom f |
| | The state responded to the protests with a heavy hand, swiftly imprisoning thousands of people. |
| | El estado respondió a la protesta con mano dura, encarcelando rápidamente a miles de personas. |