Conduje (en. I drove)

/konˈduxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry or guide a vehicle or a group of people from one place to another.
I drove my car to the beach.
Conduje mi coche hasta la playa.
To direct or manage something.
I successfully managed the project.
Conduje el proyecto con éxito.
To cause something to follow a path or direction.
I steered the conversation towards a more relevant topic.
Conduje la conversación hacia un tema más relevante.

Etymology

From Latin 'conducere', meaning 'to lead together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drive a car
To operate a moving vehicle.
conducir un coche
to lead someone
To accompany or guide a person to a destination.
conducir a alguien
to manage the situation
To manage or control a problem or situation.
conducir la situación

Related Words

driver
Person who drives a vehicle.
conductor
driving
The action of driving a vehicle.
conducción
driven
That has been carried or guided.
conducido

Slang Meanings

To drive recklessly or fast.
At the party, it was rumored that he drove like a madman.
En la fiesta, se rumoreaba que conducía como un loco.
To drive under the influence of alcohol.
You shouldn't drive if you've been drinking.
No deberías conducir si has estado bebiendo.