English–Spanish

“manage” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoadministrar

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾoˈlaɾ/

Example

Debes controlar el presupuesto del mes.

You should manage the monthly budget.

Illustration for controlar (manage)

How to say “manage” in Spanish

“Manage” in Spanish is controlar.

A technician adjusting dials on a control panel to keep a system stable.

Full entry for controlar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with controlar

Es importante controlar el estrés para dormir mejor.

It is important to keep stress under control to sleep better.

Tips for using controlar

  • Spanish uses the reflexive controlarse for keeping one's own impulses in check while controlar refers to regulating systems or other people's behavior.

Other Spanish words for “manage”

Tengo que administrar mi tiempo.

I have to manage my time.

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