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"Gestionar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to negotiate", and "tramitar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to process". Learn more about the difference between "gestionar" and "tramitar" below.
gestionar(
hehs
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tyoh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to negotiate (deal)
¿Quién gestionó la compra de la casa?Who negotiated the purchase of the house?
c. to process
La agencia de inmigración va a gestionar mi permiso de residencia este mes.The immigration agency is going to process my residency permit this month.
tramitar(
trah
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mee
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to arrange)
a. to process
El Centro Nacional de Visas está tramitando la visa de mi esposa.The National Visa Center is processing my wife's visa application.
b. to apply for
Tengo que tramitar el pasaporte antes de comprar el boleto.I need to apply for my passport before I buy the ticket.
c. to negotiate
Un agente tramitó un préstamo de 10,000 dólares.A broker negotiated a loan for 10,000 dollars.
