Manejar (en. Drive)
/maneˈxaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To control the direction and operation of a vehicle.
He knows how to drive his car very well.
Él sabe manejar muy bien su coche.
To execute or manage a process or activity.
She manages the project with a lot of skill.
Ella maneja el proyecto con mucha habilidad.
To deal with or solve situations or people.
It’s difficult to handle such a tense situation.
Es difícil manejar esa situación tan tensa.
Etymology
From Latin 'manuāre', which means 'to guide by hand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drive carefully
To drive in a cautious manner.
manejar con cuidado
manage time
To manage time effectively.
manejar los tiempos
handle a situation
To control or deal with a problem or situation.
manejar una situación
Related Words
driver
A person who drives a vehicle.
conductor
management
The act of driving or directing something.
gestión
control
The power to manage something.
control
Slang Meanings
To drive
I’m going to drive to the beach this weekend.
Voy a manejar hasta la playa este fin de semana.
To deal with something
She knows how to handle problems very well.
Ella sabe manejar muy bien los problemas.