Mandes (en. You command)

/ˈmandes/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates a mandate or a request.

I hope you will send me the information soon.

Espero que me mandes la información pronto.

It is used to express wishes or recommendations.

If you want me to help you, just send a message.

Si deseas que te ayude, solo manda un mensaje.

It can be used in contexts of specific orders.

It's better not to send anything without consulting it first.

Es mejor que no mandes nada sin consultarlo primero.

It derives from the Latin verb 'mandare', which means 'to send' or 'to entrust'.

What do you command?

Expression indicating that one is available to fulfill orders.

¿Qué mandes?

command words

It refers to giving verbal orders or instructions.

mandes palabras

if you command, I will command

Expression indicating that one reacts to the orders of others.

si mandas, mando

to command

Giving orders or instructions to someone.

mandar

commandment

Order or precept, especially in a religious context.

mandamiento

demand

Formal request or application.

demanda

Colloquial use to refer to someone who constantly gives orders.

That guy always commands as if he were the boss of everyone.

Ese tipo siempre manda como si fuera jefe de todos.

Mocking way to ask someone to be more direct about what they want.

Say it at once! Don't command so much!

¡Dilo de una vez! ¡No mandes tanto!