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    Administrar (en. Manage)

    /ad.mi.nis'tɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To organize and direct a business or activity.
    She manages a very successful company.
    Ella administra una empresa muy exitosa.
    To distribute resources or funds.
    The government manages the national budget.
    El gobierno administra el presupuesto nacional.
    To apply and oversee the use of resources.
    It is important to manage time well.
    Es importante administrar bien el tiempo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'administrare', which means 'to direct' or 'to assist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    administer justice
    To enforce the law fairly.
    administrar justicia
    administer a medication
    To give a specific dose of a drug.
    administrar un medicamento
    administer resources
    To manage the efficient use of available resources.
    administrar recursos

    Related Words

    administration
    The act of administering or a group of people who administer.
    administración
    administrator
    A person who manages something.
    administrador

    Slang Meanings

    To control a situation
    He knows how to manage the chaos at the party.
    Él sabe cómo administrar el caos en la fiesta.
    To handle resources effectively
    We need someone who knows how to effectively manage the store.
    Necesitamos a alguien que sepa administrar bien la tienda.