Manos Arriba translates to which of the following in English?

• A. Hands in the air
• B. Hands on hips
• C. Hands behind back
• D. Clap hands

Answer: (A)

Manos Arriba is a command that means raise your hands. In English, the best match is “Hands in the air,” which conveys the same instruction to lift both hands above and keep them visible. The other options describe different positions—hands on hips, hands behind the back, or clapping—so they don’t fit the meaning of Arriba. In police or surrender contexts, “Hands in the air” is the standard way this is conveyed in English.