Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mandar

verb
/mɐ̃ˈdaʁ/
Definition
To send or to order.
Examples
  • Eu vou mandar a carta amanhã. (I will send the letter tomorrow.)
  • Ela mandou o menino comprar pão. (She ordered the boy to buy bread.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘mandar’ primarily means to give orders or to have someone do something. It can also refer to sending something to someone.
Synonyms
  • enviar (to send)
  • ordenar (to order)
  • automatizar (to automate)