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    Mandó (en. Command)

    /manˈdo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of instructing or directing someone.
    The command of the project was handed over to the new director.
    El mando del proyecto fue entregado al nuevo director.
    Control or direction over a group or activity.
    The management in the company decided to implement significant changes.
    El mando en la empresa decidió implementar cambios significativos.
    Instrument or device to control something.
    The remote control ran out of batteries.
    El mando a distancia se quedó sin pilas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'mandar', from Latin 'mandare'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a command
    To provide authority or control over someone or something.
    dar un mando
    military command
    A group of officers that lead an armed force.
    mando militar
    to take command
    To assume control or responsibility in a situation.
    tomar el mando

    Related Words

    to command
    To give orders or instructions.
    mandar
    remote control
    Device that electronically controls an appliance.
    mando a distancia
    mandate
    Order or formal instruction.
    mandato

    Slang Meanings

    To have absolute control over a situation.
    At the party, she had total control.
    En la fiesta, ella tenía el mando total.
    To be the one who decides in a group.
    In the team, it is always him who has the control.
    En el equipo, siempre es él quien tiene el mando.