Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
manejar
Pronunciation
IPA/maneˈxaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdeal with, handle
Example
No sé manejar esta situación.
I don't know how to deal with this situation.
More examples
Ella sabe manejar conflictos en el trabajo.
She knows how to handle conflicts at work.
Core concept
Hand turning a control knob.
Common phrases
manejar la situación
handle the situation
manejar un coche
drive a car
manejar bien
manage well
Similar words
conducir: Operate a vehicle by steering or regulating its speed and direction.
controlar: Restrict or adjust movements or changes to keep something in a desired state.
lidiar: Face and handle a difficulty or troublesome situation until it is resolved.
gestionar: Plan, organize, and carry out administrative tasks to get work done.
Definition in Spanish
Controlar o hacer funcionar algo, especialmente usando las manos o la habilidad práctica; también conducir un vehículo o gestionar una situación.
Word origin
It comes from Latin manus 'hand' through a Romance verb meaning to handle, and that literal hand-use sense extends to operating devices, driving, or dealing with affairs.
Usage tips
- Manejar normally takes a direct object, so expect constructions like manejar + noun (for example manejar un negocio or manejar el estrés) rather than appearing without an object.