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"Manage" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "dirigir", and "succeed" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "tener éxito". Learn more about the difference between "manage" and "succeed" below.
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.
succeed(
suhk
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sid
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
You can't give up if you want to succeed in your career.No puedes abandonar si quieres tener éxito en tu carrera.
b. triunfar
You have to be intelligent to succeed in business.Tienes que ser inteligente para triunfar en los negocios.
2. (to work)
3. (to inherit)
a. heredar
When his father dies, he will succeed to the title of 12th earl.Cuando muera su padre, él heredará el título del XII conde.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to follow)
a. suceder a
He succeeded his father in the family business.Sucedió a su padre en la empresa familiar.
