manipulación
“manipulación” means “manipulation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
manipulation
Also: influence
📝 In Action
La manipulación emocional es difícil de detectar.
B2Emotional manipulation is hard to detect.
Hay mucha manipulación en las noticias actuales.
B2There is a lot of manipulation in current news.
Él usa la manipulación para conseguir lo que quiere.
B1He uses manipulation to get what he wants.
handling
Also: operation
📝 In Action
La higiene en la manipulación de alimentos es vital.
B1Hygiene in food handling is vital.
Esta máquina requiere una manipulación cuidadosa.
B2This machine requires careful handling.
El fisioterapeuta realizó una manipulación de la espalda.
C1The physiotherapist performed a back manipulation.
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Words that translate to "manipulación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: manipulación
Question 1 of 3
Which phrase refers to hygiene in the kitchen?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'manipulus,' which meant a 'handful' or a small bundle of hay. It comes from 'manus' (hand) and 'plere' (to fill). It literally meant filling the hand, which evolved into how we handle or 'work' things with our hands and eventually our minds.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'manipulación' always a bad thing?
Not necessarily. In a medical context, like a chiropractor 'manipulating' a joint, it is a neutral, professional term. However, in social contexts, it usually implies something negative or dishonest.
How do I say 'a manipulative person'?
You would use the related word 'manipulador' (for a man) or 'manipuladora' (for a woman).
What's the difference between 'manejo' and 'manipulación'?
'Manejo' is broader and often positive (managing a team, driving a car). 'Manipulación' is more specific to using hands for a task or using influence in a tricky way.