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How to Say "i commanded" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori commandedis mandéB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

mandé

VerbB1
Past action of giving an order
A stern figure with a clear posture of authority, pointing one hand downward emphatically, indicating a command has been given.

Examples

Yo mandé que todos regresaran a sus puestos.

I commanded that everyone return to their posts.

En ese momento, yo mandé en toda la oficina.

At that moment, I was in charge of the whole office.

Influence and Change

When 'mandar' means 'to command' and is followed by another person doing the action, it usually requires the special verb form (subjunctive): 'Mandé que viniera' (I commanded that he come).

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