Spanish Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Spanish word
manipular
Pronunciation
IPA/manipuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbhandle
Example
¿Cómo puedo manipular este programa?
How can I handle this program?
More examples
No es ético manipular información para engañar a otros.
It is not ethical to manipulate information to deceive others.
Core concept
A hand adjusting knobs on a control panel.
Common phrases
manipular una aplicación
operate an application
manipular objetos
manipulate objects
manipular información
manipulate information
Similar words
manejar: Handles and coordinates activities, responsibilities, or resources to achieve outcomes.
usar: Makes use of an item, instrument, or resource for its intended purpose.
tratar: Interacts with or addresses someone or something following a specific manner or treatment.
operar: Runs or operates equipment or software to perform defined tasks.
Definition in Spanish
Aplicar acciones sobre algo (por ejemplo un objeto, datos o una herramienta) para cambiar su estado o su funcionamiento, o en sentido figurado influir en su comportamiento.
Word origin
The verb derives from Latin manus 'hand' via manipulus 'a handful', originally meaning to handle by hand and extending to operating devices, modifying data, or influencing behavior.
Usage tips
- With technical objects, manipular + datos or un programa is commonly neutral meaning operate or edit, while manipular a alguien implies deliberate influence and sounds accusatory.
Other meanings
- operateverb
- tinker withverb
- manipulateverb
Related words
- manipulaciónmanipulationnoun
- manipuladomanipulatedadjective