mandado
“mandado” means “errand” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
errand
Also: chore, groceries/shopping
📝 In Action
Necesito hacer un mandado rápido a la farmacia.
A2I need to run a quick errand to the pharmacy.
El niño se fue a entregar el mandado a casa de la vecina.
B1The boy went to deliver the message/goods to the neighbor's house.
Ya compré todo el mandado, solo falta guardarlo.
A2I already bought all the groceries, I just need to put them away.
sent
Also: ordered
📝 In Action
El informe fue mandado por correo electrónico esta mañana.
B1The report was sent by email this morning.
La tropa estaba mandada por el sargento.
B2The troop was commanded by the sergeant.
Las flores ya están mandadas.
B1The flowers have already been sent.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mandado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'mandado' as a noun (meaning errand)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the verb *mandar*, which itself descends from the Latin verb *mandāre*, meaning 'to commit, entrust, or order.' The noun *mandado* is literally 'a thing that has been ordered or sent.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mandado' mean both 'errand' and 'sent'?
The two meanings are closely related! *Mandado* is the past form of the verb *mandar* (to command/send). An errand (the noun) is simply a task or message that you were 'sent' or 'ordered' to do.
Is 'mandado' the same as 'recado'?
They are synonyms, but 'recado' often refers more specifically to the message itself, while 'mandado' usually refers to the physical task or trip (the errand) needed to complete the message or chore.