I was managing

Past progressiveconjugation ofmanage.There are other translations for this conjugation.

manage

dirigir

Regionalisms from Spain

manage(

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

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.

2. (to deal with)

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.

3. (to succeed; used with "to")

a. conseguir

We managed to finish the project without you.Conseguimos terminar el proyecto sin ti.

b. lograr

Despite the rain, I managed to go for a run.A pesar de la lluvia, logré salir a correr.

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

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.

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Participles

Present:	managing
Past:	managed

Indicative of "manage"

	Present	Past	Future
I	manage	managed	will manage
you	manage	managed	will manage
he/she	manages	managed	will manage
we	manage	managed	will manage
you	manage	managed	will manage
they	manage	managed	will manage