Mandando (en. Sending)

/manˈdando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of giving orders or instructions to someone.
He is sending his team on the project.
Él está mandando a su equipo en el proyecto.
Sending something to someone.
I am sending a message to my friend.
Estoy mandando un mensaje a mi amigo.
Imposing authority over others.
She is always in charge during meetings.
Ella siempre está mandando en las reuniones.

Etymology

From the verb mandar, which comes from the Latin 'mandare', meaning 'to give orders'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sending someone
Giving orders or instructions to someone.
mandando a alguien
sending messages
Sending written communication to someone.
mandando mensajes
being in charge at work
Exercising authority or leadership in a work environment.
mandando en el trabajo

Related Words

mandar
Giving an order or sending something.
mandar
order
Instruction or command that must be followed.
orden
authorization
Permission to do something.
autorización

Slang Meanings

To tell someone to do something.
Don't tell me what to do, I know what I have to do.
No me mandes, yo sé lo que tengo que hacer.
To be in charge of a situation.
He always thinks he is in charge at the party.
Él siempre se cree que está mandando en la fiesta.