The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Manejar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to driving or operating something, for example Maneja con cuidado. (Drive carefully.)

Manejar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Manejar (to drive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Manejar generally means to drive or operate, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To drive a vehicle: for example, Maneja con cuidado (Drive carefully).

To operate machinery: for example, Maneja la grúa con precaución (Operate the crane carefully).

To handle or manage: for example, Maneja la situación con calma (Handle the situation calmly).

To control or dominate: for example, Maneja tus emociones (Control your emotions).

Slang: To manipulate or deceive: for example, No me manejes, dime la verdad (Don’t manipulate me, tell me the truth).

Vulgar slang: To have sex: for example, Manéjala bien (Treat her right in bed). This usage is considered very rude.

Examples

Examples of Manejar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Maneja con cuidado! (Drive carefully!)

Por favor, maneje a la velocidad permitida. (Please drive at the speed limit.)

Cuando estés listo, manejemos al centro comercial. (When you’re ready, let’s drive to the mall.)

Amigos, manejad con precaución por las calles resbalosas. (Friends, drive carefully on the slippery streets.)

Compañeros, manejen con atención en esta zona de obras. (Colleagues, drive carefully in this construction zone.)

Oye, ¿puedes manejar tú? Estoy cansado. (Hey, can you drive? I’m tired.)

En la próxima intersección, maneja a la derecha. (At the next intersection, turn right.)

Si quieres llegar a tiempo, maneja más rápido. (If you want to arrive on time, drive faster.)

No te preocupes, yo manejo esta noche. (Don’t worry, I’ll drive tonight.)

¿Alguien más quiere manejar? Estoy cansado de conducir. (Does anyone else want to drive? I’m tired of driving.)

Déjame manejar un rato, necesitas descansar. (Let me drive for a while, you need to rest.)

¡Manejemos con las ventanas abajo! Hace un día hermoso. (Let’s drive with the windows down! It’s a beautiful day.)

Oye, ¿puedes manejar más despacio? Voy a marearme. (Hey, can you drive slower? I’m going to get carsick.)

En el tráfico pesado, maneja con mucha paciencia. (In heavy traffic, drive with a lot of patience.)

Cuando estés listo para irnos, maneja hasta la entrada principal. (When you’re ready to leave, drive up to the main entrance.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Manejar (to drive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.