mandé
“mandé” means “Yes?” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
Yes?, Pardon?
Also: What is it?
📝 In Action
—¡Carlos! —¡Mandé!
A1—Carlos! —Yes? / What is it?
No te oí bien, ¿mandé?
A2I didn't hear you well, pardon?
I sent
Also: I mailed
📝 In Action
Mandé el paquete ayer por la mañana.
A2I sent the package yesterday morning.
Yo mandé la solicitud a la universidad.
A2I sent the application to the university.
I commanded
Also: I ordered
📝 In Action
Yo mandé que todos regresaran a sus puestos.
B2I commanded that everyone return to their posts.
En ese momento, yo mandé en toda la oficina.
B1At that moment, I was in charge of the whole office.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mandé
Question 1 of 2
Which of these situations would most likely use '¡Mandé!' in Mexico?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
'Mandar' comes from the Latin word 'mandare,' meaning 'to commit, entrust, or order.' This root connects the ideas of giving an order and sending someone (committing them to a task). 'Mandé' is simply the way we say 'I ordered/I sent' in the simple past.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mandé' mean two different things: 'I sent' and 'Yes?'
The core word 'mandar' means 'to send' or 'to command.' 'Mandé' is the past tense form 'I sent/commanded.' However, in Mexico, this exact word form evolved into a stand-alone, polite interjection (like saying 'I heard your command/call') which now simply means 'Yes?' or 'Pardon?'
Is it okay to use 'mandé' outside of Mexico?
Yes, but be aware of the context. In most of Latin America and Spain, if you use 'mandé,' people will understand you mean 'I sent' or 'I commanded.' The interjection meaning ('Yes?') is primarily regional to Mexico and Central America.