gestión

management, handling

noun hes-TYOHN Less Common

Also means

process, procedure

Usage Note

Gestión is a broad administrative term covering management of resources, bureaucratic procedures, and official dealings. Gestiones (plural) often means 'steps' or 'arrangements' (hacer las gestiones necesarias). The verb is gestionar (to manage, to process). Do not confuse with gesto (gesture), which is unrelated.

Examples

"La gestión del tiempo es fundamental en esta empresa."

Natural Translation

Time management is fundamental in this company.

Literal Translation

The management of-the time is fundamental in this company

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