Manipulando (en. Manipulating)

[manipulá.ndo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of influencing something or someone in a controlling manner.
He was manipulating the results to make them seem in his favor.
Estaba manipulando los resultados para que parecieran a su favor.
Handling something with great skill.
She is manipulating the information to achieve her goals.
Está manipulando la información para lograr sus objetivos.
Altering data or situations in order to deceive.
He is accused of manipulating the evidence to influence the jury.
Se le acusa de manipular las pruebas para influir en el jurado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'manipulandus', which means 'that which must be handled'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

manipulating the facts
Altering the truth or the perception of reality.
manipulando los hechos
manipulating emotions
Controlling or influencing the feelings of others.
manipulando emociones
manipulating the information
Modifying data to benefit a specific interest.
manipulando la información

Related Words

manipulation
Act of handling things or people in a deceptive manner.
manipulación
manipulator
Person who cunningly or dishonestly manipulates others.
manipulador
manipulative
That manipulates or tends to manipulate.
manipulativo

Slang Meanings

Playing with someone's mind.
You are messing with his head, you shouldn't do that.
Estás manipulando su cabeza, no deberías hacerlo.
Cheating or playing dirty.
I don't like that you are manipulating the competition like that.
No me gusta que estés manipulando la competencia así.