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    Mandaban (en. They sent)

    /manˈðaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Ordering or directing someone on what to do.
    The bosses were ordering their employees every day.
    Los jefes mandaban a sus empleados todos los días.
    Sending something to someone.
    They sent letters to their friends abroad.
    Ellos mandaban cartas a sus amigos en el extranjero.
    Involving authority or power over others.
    In those days, the nobles ruled over the people.
    En aquella época, los nobles mandaban sobre el pueblo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin verb 'mandare', which means 'to send with authority'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to send someone
    Instructing or sending a person to do something.
    mandar a alguien
    to send someone to fry asparagus
    Getting rid of someone or something.
    mandar a freír espárragos
    to send a message
    Sending a written or verbal communication.
    mandar un mensaje

    Related Words

    to send
    To give an order or send something.
    mandar
    command
    An order or instruction given to someone.
    comando
    to send
    To deliver something to another person.
    enviar

    Slang Meanings

    To send someone to do something they don’t want to do.
    I sent him to buy the bread, but he didn’t want to go out.
    Le mandé a comprar el pan, pero no quería salir.
    To send a quick message.
    They sent me a WhatsApp to confirm the appointment.
    Me mandaron un WhatsApp para confirmar la cita.