Maneje (en. Handle)
/maˈne.xe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To direct or drive a vehicle.
I drove the car down the road.
Yo maneje el coche por la carretera.
To manage situations or tasks.
He handles his work well in the office.
Él maneje bien su trabajo en la oficina.
To use or manage something skillfully.
She manages the company's resources efficiently.
Ella maneje los recursos de la empresa eficientemente.
Etymology
From the verb 'manejar', which comes from the Latin 'manipulare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to carry the management
To control a situation or responsibility.
llevar el manejo
be careful (handle with care)
One should be cautious in an action.
maneje cuidado
Related Words
manage
To exercise control or direction over something.
manejar
driver
A person who drives a vehicle.
conductor
Slang Meanings
To take control of a situation.
He always manages the conversation.
Él siempre maneja la conversación.
To be skilled at something.
That person handles numbers very well.
Esa persona maneja muy bien los números.