comandar
“comandar” means “to lead” in Spanish (a group or organization).
to lead, to command
Also: to head
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El general decidió comandar las tropas personalmente.
B2The general decided to command the troops personally.
Ella fue elegida para comandar el nuevo proyecto de la empresa.
B2She was chosen to lead the company's new project.
Nuestro equipo busca comandar la liga este año.
C1Our team seeks to lead the league this year.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: comandar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these people is most likely to 'comandar' something?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Vulgar Latin 'commandare', which combines 'com-' (together/intensive) and 'mandare' (to entrust or order).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comandar' the same as 'mandar'?
Not exactly. 'Mandar' is the general word for 'to order' or 'to send'. 'Comandar' is more specific to 'leading' or 'heading' an organization or military unit.
Can I use 'comandar' for a small project?
Yes, but it sounds very formal. For a small project with friends, 'dirigir' or 'liderar' is more natural.
Does it have any irregular forms?
No! It is a perfectly regular -ar verb, making it very easy to conjugate once you know the basic patterns.