Spanish Conversation · Level 84
60 words
Spanish word
manager
Pronunciation
IPA/manaˈxeɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmanager
Example
¿Hablas con el manager sobre el problema?
Are you talking to the manager about the problem?
More examples
El manager explicó las prioridades para la semana.
The manager explained the priorities for the week.
Core concept
A team leader who plans work, manages resources, and answers for results.
Common phrases
manager de ventas
sales manager
contratar al manager
hire the manager
hablar con el manager
talk to the manager
Similar words
gerente: Oversees a department's operations and staff and makes key managerial decisions.
jefe: Directs a small group, gives day-to-day instructions and supervises work.
director: Sets organizational policy and holds long-term responsibility for the whole organization.
administrador: Manages facilities or systems, organizing resources and procedures to keep operations running.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que dirige o coordina a un equipo, administra recursos y responde por los resultados.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from English manager, which ultimately derives via medieval French/Italian roots from Latin manus 'hand' and originally meant one who handles or manages.
Usage tips
- In conversation Spanish commonly uses el or la manager to mark gender, while in formal writing and on CVs gerente or director is preferred.
Other meanings
- business managernoun
Opposites
- empleadoemployeenoun
Related words
- managementmanagementnoun