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    Comandar (en. Command)

    /ko.man'daɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give orders to a group or a person.
    The general commands his troops in battle.
    El general comanda a sus tropas en la batalla.
    To control or direct a process or an activity.
    She commands the research project.
    Ella comanda el proyecto de investigación.
    To have the responsibility of supervising an operation.
    The captain commands the ship.
    El capitán comanda el barco.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'commandare', which means 'to put under the hand' or 'advice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to command someone
    To exercise authority or control over a person.
    comandar a alguien
    to lead a team
    To direct a group towards a common goal.
    comandar un equipo
    to command attention
    To capture the attention of an audience or group.
    comandar la atención

    Related Words

    commander
    A person who has command in a military operation.
    comandante
    command
    A group of people who carry out an action under someone’s command.
    comando
    commandress
    A woman who leads a group or situation.
    comandera

    Slang Meanings

    To have control of the situation.
    That guy always commands the party.
    Ese tipo siempre comanda la fiesta.
    To be the one who carries the baton.
    In this project, Juan commands and decides everything.
    En este proyecto, Juan comanda y decide todo.