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gestionar

to manage

verb hes-tyoh-NAHR Less Common
People & Society Work

Also means

to handle

Usage Note

Gestionar implies actively handling administrative or bureaucratic processes — arranging permits, managing resources, processing requests. It is more procedural than manejar (to handle/drive) or dirigir (to lead). The noun gestión is ubiquitous in business and public administration ('management,' 'process').

Examples

"Necesito gestionar el papeleo."

Natural Translation

I need to handle the paperwork.

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