How to Say "manages" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “manages” is “controla” — use 'controla' when referring to having power or authority over something, like a budget, a situation, or a person's actions..
controla
kohn-TROH-lah/konˈtɾola/
Examples
Mi hermana controla el presupuesto familiar.
My sister controls the family budget.
El piloto automático controla la velocidad del avión.
The autopilot controls the speed of the plane.
The Hidden 'You'
Remember that 'controla' can mean 'he controls,' 'she controls,' or 'you (formal) control.' Spanish often leaves out the subject pronoun (él, ella, usted) when the meaning is clear.
maneja
mah-NEH-hah/maˈne.xa/
Examples
Nuestra jefa maneja el presupuesto con mucha cautela.
Our boss manages the budget very carefully.
Cuando hay un conflicto, él lo maneja de forma diplomática.
When there is a conflict, he handles it diplomatically.
La nueva aplicación maneja grandes cantidades de datos.
The new application handles large amounts of data.
Control and Skill
When 'maneja' is used this way, it often implies that the person or system has control, skill, or expertise over the situation or resource.
Control vs. Handling
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