The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Manejar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to driving or handling 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 (Latin American 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 bien tu dinero (Handle your money well).

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

Colloquial: To handle a situation skillfully: for example, Maneja esa situación como un profesional (Handle that situation like a pro).

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

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, manejen con precaución en esta carretera sinuosa. (Friends, drive carefully on this winding road.)

Mamá, ¿puedo manejar el coche hoy? (Mom, can I drive the car today?)

En esta situación de emergencia, maneje con calma y siga las instrucciones. (In this emergency situation, drive calmly and follow the instructions.)

Antes de salir, asegúrate de manejar con el cinturón de seguridad puesto. (Before leaving, make sure to drive with your seatbelt on.)

Para llegar a tiempo, manejemos por la autopista. (To get there on time, let’s drive on the highway.)

Jóvenes, manejen con responsabilidad y eviten distracciones. (Young people, drive responsibly and avoid distractions.)

En esta tormenta de nieve, maneja con extrema precaución. (In this snowstorm, drive with extreme caution.)

Si te sientes cansado, déjame manejar un rato. (If you feel tired, let me drive for a while.)

Recuerda manejar del lado derecho de la carretera. (Remember to drive on the right side of the road.)

Cuando estés en el extranjero, maneja con cuidado y respeta las leyes locales. (When you’re abroad, drive carefully and respect local laws.)

En esta situación de alto riesgo, lo mejor es que manejemos con extrema cautela. (In this high-risk situation, it’s best that we drive with extreme caution.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Manejar (to drive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.