Inklingo

mandaron

mahn-DAH-rohnmanˈdaɾon

mandaron means they sent in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

they sent, you all sentAlso: they mailed

VerbA1regular ar
A group of people standing next to a stack of sealed cardboard boxes with shipping labels on them.
gerundmandando
past Participlemandado
infinitivemandar

📝 In Action

Ellos me mandaron un regalo por mi cumpleaños.

A1

They sent me a gift for my birthday.

¿Ustedes mandaron el correo electrónico ayer?

A2

Did you all send the email yesterday?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • mandaron un mensajethey sent a message
  • mandaron floresthey sent flowers

they orderedAlso: they were in charge

A group of leaders pointing forward with authoritative gestures to direct a team.

📝 In Action

Los jefes mandaron que todos regresaran a la oficina.

B1

The bosses ordered everyone to return to the office.

En ese país, los militares mandaron durante muchos años.

B2

In that country, the military was in charge for many years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • aquí mandaron ellosthey were the ones calling the shots here

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yomandara
mandaras
él/ella/ustedmandara
nosotrosmandáramos
vosotrosmandarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmandaran

Present Subjunctive

yomande
mandes
él/ella/ustedmande
nosotrosmandemos
vosotrosmandéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmanden

Indicative

Preterite

yomandé
mandaste
él/ella/ustedmandó
nosotrosmandamos
vosotrosmandasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmandaron

Imperfect

yomandaba
mandabas
él/ella/ustedmandaba
nosotrosmandábamos
vosotrosmandabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmandaban

Present

yomando
mandas
él/ella/ustedmanda
nosotrosmandamos
vosotrosmandáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmandan

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mandaron" in Spanish:

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mandaron

Question 1 of 2

If you want to say 'They sent the letter yesterday', which word do you use?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
comieronquedaron
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'mandare', which meant 'to hand over' or 'to entrust'. It comes from 'manus' (hand) and 'dare' (to give).

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mandateFrench: mander

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'enviaron' and 'mandaron'?

Both mean 'they sent'. 'Enviaron' is slightly more formal, while 'mandaron' is very common in everyday conversation, especially in Latin America.

Is 'mandaron' used for 'you all'?

Yes, but only in the formal sense (ustedes), which is the standard way to say 'you all' in Latin America.