How do you say "bossy" in spanish.

Question

" bossy " as in " She is not well liked because she is so bossy. A personal characteristic. I am asking because I heard "mangoneadora" which I did not find in the dictionary.

I have never heard this term but it conjures up a few colorful possibilities - 005faa61, Mar 26, 2011

Answer 1

"Mangonear" is a colloquial word. It comes from the word "mango" (handle of something). So, "mangoneadora" in this case, is a female that takes people by the handle, trying to impose her will (and many times, manipulating them).

It is used in México.

Clearly you have it Agora! :-) - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

Answer 2

Ella es muy mandona.

Jeje sí Julian :-) - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

Paco, you could also use "Ella es muy pesada," which covers a multitude of nasty characteristics although this is closer to "She is hard to get along with" - 005faa61, Mar 26, 2011

:-)) - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

sí cielo, ya veo que me conoces bien, mandona, esa soy yo, jeje - 00494d19, Mar 26, 2011

Quizás preciosura, pero mandas con tanta fineza que nadie te podría negar, y menos yo - 005faa61, Mar 26, 2011

Aw, you guys are so cute when you flirt in the comments! - Luzbonita, Mar 26, 2011

Answer 3

How about "Jefacita" ?

Omg never heard that one Ian!! - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

I just made it up.:) - ian-hill, Mar 26, 2011

See how ya' are!! - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

I don't know ian, Jefacita kinda sounds like a girly man name to me. - Ron_Austin, Mar 26, 2011

Yes - I guess it could Ron. - ian-hill, Mar 26, 2011

Jefacita has no meaning. However "Jefecita" does exist . This word has a different meaning. In México is a fond way to call your female boss. - Agora, Mar 26, 2011

How about "Jefacito" - just joking. - ian-hill, Mar 26, 2011

"Jefecita" is also a very fond way to call your mom. "Jefecito" for your dad. ( Muy coloquial en México). - Agora, Mar 26, 2011

I agree with Agora; I call my mom "jefa" all the time and with the -cita it just adds 'sugar'... ;) - cristalino, Mar 26, 2011

Agora is always right it seems Hum !! how is it? - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

She must be a "jefacito" :) - ian-hill, Mar 27, 2011

or a "mangoneadora" at least :) - ian-hill, Mar 27, 2011

Answer 4

If you look up bossy in the dictionary you will find a picture of my wife. Luckily she can't read.

Naw, just kidding. She's a sweetie and has saved my life on more than one occasion.

I was going to go with ä picture of Heidi", but I like it here too much. - Ron_Austin, Mar 26, 2011

Odd that - me too! :) - ian-hill, Mar 26, 2011

Love it Ron , see ya "despues" - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

Answer 5

Yeah Paco, I am with Julian on this one, mandona works for me too... if you break the word down, in fact, you will see "man-" (she wants to wear the pants!) and "-doña" (I added the tilde, but you get the picture)... incidentally, the one word that always pops into my head is "exigente" for this type of individual along with "metiche"... doesn't convey the authority of a boss, but the traits of some! ¡Suerte!

Si es verdad Chris, its that "other word" thats got my curiosity! - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

I believe you are implying that a man should be the boss. Dangerous ground. - Leatha, Mar 26, 2011

"should be" - you mean he isn't ? omg. - ian-hill, Mar 26, 2011

Well, sometimes he "thinks" he is but that only because a women is letting him think that. - Leatha, Mar 26, 2011

Thinking in english Chris? - pacofinkler, Mar 27, 2011

Paco, English mixed with Spanish, sadly! And women claim I only have a one-track mind! :) - cristalino, Mar 27, 2011

Answer 6

If you look it up in the dictionary, you'll find it.

Yes that one is in there :-) - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

Smartypants! :-) - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011

Yes, I'm just too smart! ;) - Leatha, Mar 26, 2011

Jejeje! teasing :-) - pacofinkler, Mar 26, 2011