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"Handle" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "manejar", and "manage" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "dirigir". Learn more about the difference between "handle" and "manage" below.
handle(
hahn
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duhl
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to process)
a. procesar
Each computer program handles data in a different way.Cada programa informático procesa los datos de distinta forma.
3. (to touch)
a. manejar
When handling a difficult situation, you need to remain calm.Cuando manejas una situación difícil, tienes que mantener la calma.
a. encargarse de
He's the one handling the investigation.Él es quien se encarga de la investigación.
7. (to trade)
a. comerciar con
We handle properties in all the major areas of the city.Comerciamos con propiedades de todas las zonas importantes de la ciudad.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
8. (vehicle)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
c. el palo (M) (of a broom)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She had stopped sweeping, but was still holding on to the broom handle.Había dejado de barrer, pero seguía agarrada al palo de la escoba.
d. el tirador (M) (of a drawer)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The drawer is missing a handle. How can you open it?El cajón no tiene tirador. ¿Cómo lo abres?
e. la manija (F) (of a drawer)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She pulled the handle and the drawer opened with great ease.Tiró de la manija y el cajón se abrió con gran facilidad.
f. el picaporte (M) (of a door)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
To open the door, turn the handle to the right.Para abrir la puerta, gira el picaporte hacia la derecha.
g. el pomo (M) (of a door)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The doors had gold handles.Las puertas tenían pomos de oro.
h. la manivela (F) (of a device)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The handle of the crankshaft got stuck and wouldn't turn.La manivela del cigüeñal se atascó y no giraba.
10. (nickname)
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.
