verb

manejar

drive · handle

Controlar o dirigir un vehículo, una máquina o una situación con las manos o con decisiones.

The Spanish word "manejar" means to manage, to handle, or to drive.

It can be used in different contexts such as:

  • Driving a vehicle (e.g., "Manejar un coche" = "To drive a car").
  • Managing or controlling something, like a business or a situation (e.g., "Manejar una empresa" = "To manage a company").
  • Handling tasks or tools.

So, it's a versatile verb related to control, operation, or management of objects or situations.

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Examples

Quiero aprender a manejar un coche manual.verb

I want to learn how to drive a manual car.

Mi hermano maneja su nuevo coche con mucho cuidado.verb

My brother drives his new car very carefully.

Ella puede manejar el camión grande.verb

She can drive the big truck.

Mi hermano maneja su coche.verb

My brother drives his car.

No puedo manejar la situación.verb

I can't handle the situation.

Ayer manejamos por la costa durante horas.verb

Yesterday we drove along the coast for hours.

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