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    Mandan (en. They command)

    /manˈdan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give orders or instructions.
    The bosses command their employees to finish projects on time.
    Los jefes mandan a sus empleados para que terminen los proyectos a tiempo.
    To send or ensure that something arrives at a location.
    They send the packages to the correct address.
    Mandan los paquetes a la dirección correcta.
    To control or have authority over someone or something.
    In this situation, they command and we must obey.
    En esta situación, ellos mandan y nosotros debemos obedecer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mandare', which means 'to send, to entrust'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they command more than a general
    It is said of someone who holds a lot of power or authority.
    mandan más que un general
    they command to get things done
    Expression that implies someone frequently gives orders.
    mandan a hacer cosas
    those who command
    Reference to people in positions of authority.
    los que mandan

    Related Words

    Sir
    A polite way to ask for something.
    mande
    to command
    Verb that means to order or send.
    mandar
    mandate holder
    A person who has a mandate or is in a position of power.
    mandatario

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to someone who is authoritarian.
    That boss is very bossy, he always commands in everything.
    Ese jefe es muy mandón, siempre manda en todo.
    To refer to someone who always gives orders.
    Don't be bossy, let people decide for themselves.
    No seas mandón, deja que la gente decida por sí misma.