Manejar
Example: Ella sabe manejar el coche en la ciudad sin problemas.
Definition
"Manejar" means to control or operate a vehicle, machine, or situation, especially by directing its movement or functioning. For example, in the phrase 'Ella sabe manejar el coche en la ciudad sin problemas,' it refers to skillfully driving a car in the city without difficulty.
Etymology
The word "manejar" comes from the Latin 'manu agere,' which means 'to lead by hand' or 'to handle.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean controlling or operating something, especially vehicles. Did you know? It originally had a broader sense of managing or handling objects before focusing on driving.
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"Manejar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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