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"Achieve" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "lograr", and "manage" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "dirigir". Learn more about the difference between "achieve" and "manage" below.
achieve(
uh
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chiv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to reach)
b. alcanzar (aim or goal)
If you believe in what you are doing, you will achieve your goal.Si crees en lo que haces, alcanzarás tu meta.
c. hacer realidad (dream or ambition)
She achieved her dream to become a painter.Hizo realidad su sueño de convertirse en pintora.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
He strove hard to achieve in his career.Se esforzó mucho por tener éxito en su carrera.
manage(
mah
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nihj
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to direct)
a. dirigir
The employees are fed up with the way that the executives manage the company.Los empleados están hartos de la forma en la que los ejecutivos dirigen la empresa.
b. administrar
I know the woman who manages the South American branch of the company.Conozco a la mujer que administra la filial sudamericana de la empresa.
c. gestionar
In his new job, he will manage all information technology operations.En su nuevo cargo, él gestionará todas las operaciones de informática.
a. manejar
I don't know how she manages so many responsibilities, but I admire her for it.No sé cómo maneja tantas responsabilidades, pero la admiro por hacerlo.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (to cope)
a. arreglárselas
He doesn't need help this time. He'll manage on his own.Él no necesita ayuda esta vez. Se las arreglará por su cuenta.
b. defenderse
My son manages quite well by himself and can make basic meals.Mi hijo se defiende bastante bien solo y sabe preparar comidas simples.
