Spanish Conversation · Level 44
75 words
Spanish word
gestionar
Pronunciation
IPA/xestjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbarrange
Example
¿Puedes gestionar la reserva para la cena?
Can you arrange the dinner reservation?
More examples
Necesito gestionar un trámite para renovar el pasaporte.
I need to handle a formality to renew my passport.
Core concept
Orchestrating the steps needed to secure a reservation, permit, or other formal arrangement.
Common phrases
gestionar una reserva
arrange a booking
gestionar un trámite
handle a formality
Similar words
organizar: Prepares and arranges tasks and resources to make an event or project ready to run.
coordinar: Aligns people, schedules, and activities so collaborators work together smoothly.
tramitar: Processes required forms and applications to carry official procedures to completion.
arreglar: Makes practical arrangements or appointments for plans in everyday situations.
Definition in Spanish
Organizar y acelerar los pasos necesarios para coordinar o llevar a buen término asuntos como reservas, permisos o trámites.
Word origin
From Spanish gestión (from Latin gerere 'to carry out' or 'to do') plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, so gestionar means to carry out or handle procedural tasks.
Usage tips
- In conversation gestionar sounds somewhat formal, and speakers often use hacer los trámites or encargarse de for the same practical work.
Other meanings
- coordinateverb
- processverb
Opposites
- ignorarignoreverb
- desatenderneglectverb