manejar

Senses

1. 1.

   to drive

   to operate a vehicle; to steer and control a car, bus, etc.

2. 2.

   to handle

   to use, manage, or work with something by hand or skill

3. 3.

   to manage

   to direct, administer, or be in charge of a business, situation, or group of people

4. 4.

   to manipulate

   to skillfully influence or control someone's behavior or thoughts

Examples

• "Manejar un coche requiere atención y práctica."

  Driving a car requires attention and practice.

• "Ella maneja muy bien la situación con sus empleados."

  She manages the situation with her employees very well.

• "¿Sabes manejar herramientas de carpintería?"

  Do you know how to handle carpentry tools?

Usage

In Spain, "conducir" is more common for "to drive a vehicle," while "manejar" is standard in Latin America. The verb is highly versatile: it can mean physical handling, business management, or skillful operation of people/situations. Common phrase: manejar con cuidado (handle with care).