Mandada (en. Sent)

/manˈda.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of doing something by order of someone.
The command the boss gave was very clear.
La mandada que hizo el jefe fue muy clara.
In some places, it refers to a task or errand assigned to someone.
I am always sent to run the errands for the supermarket.
Siempre me mandan en las mandadas del supermercado.
verb
To issue an order or instruction.
She sent her assistant to carry out the errand.
Ella mandó a su asistente a realizar la mandada.

Etymology

From the participle of the verb to command.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to run an errand
To carry out a task or assignment given by someone.
hacer una mandada
to be busy with an errand
To be occupied doing a task.
estar en mandada

Related Words

to command
To give an order or instruction to someone.
mandar
mandatory
That which is obligatory or must be fulfilled.
mandatorio

Slang Meanings

A task assigned to someone.
I'm going to run the errand you left me.
Voy a hacer la mandada que me dejaste.
A message or note that must be delivered.
I was sent with an errand to the store.
Me mandaron con una mandada a la tienda.