Mandas (en. You command)

[man-das]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Instructions or requests given to someone to perform something.
I always leave my orders to my assistant.
Siempre le dejo mis mandas a mi asistente.
Order or assignment made to someone.
I made several orders at the store.
Hice varias mandas en la tienda.
Referring to the tasks or work that is delegated.
The project's orders are well-defined.
Las mandas del proyecto están bien definidas.

Etymology

From the verb 'mandar', which means to order or direct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give orders
To delegate tasks or responsibilities to someone.
dar mandas
to fulfill mandates
To execute the instructions or assignments received.
cumplir con las mandas

Related Words

to order
To give orders or instructions.
mandar
mandate
Order or instruction given by an authority.
mandato

Slang Meanings

What is requested informally.
I'm going to run some quick errands to the market.
Voy a hacer unas mandas rápidas al mercado.