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How to Say "they handled" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey handledis llevaronB1 level.

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verbB1
a situation or problem
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Examples

Los ejecutivos llevaron la empresa a la bancarrota en solo un año.

The executives managed the company to bankruptcy in just one year.

Siempre llevaron una relación respetuosa, aunque difícil.

They always led a respectful, though difficult, relationship.

Abstract Action

In this sense, 'llevaron' means they were the agents responsible for steering or directing an abstract concept like a project, a negotiation, or a way of life.

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