Meaning and behavior
What does mandar mean?
Mandar means to send. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to order; to lead, be in charge, command.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- mandar
- Gerund
- mandando
- Past participle
- mandado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Mandar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of mandar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Mandar |
|---|---|
| yo | mando |
| tú | mandas |
| él / ella / usted | manda |
| nosotros / nosotras | mandamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | mandáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | mandan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of mandar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Mandar |
|---|---|
| yo | mandé |
| tú | mandaste |
| él / ella / usted | mandó |
| nosotros / nosotras | mandamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | mandasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | mandaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of mandar, or for background information.
| Subject | Mandar |
|---|---|
| yo | mandaba |
| tú | mandabas |
| él / ella / usted | mandaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | mandábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | mandabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | mandaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of mandar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Mandar |
|---|---|
| yo | mandaré |
| tú | mandarás |
| él / ella / usted | mandará |
| nosotros / nosotras | mandaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | mandaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | mandarán |
Verified context
Examples with mandar
Tom mandó a casa a Mary.
Tom sent Mary home.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRTom mandó a Mary a casa.
Tom sent Mary home.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRPor favor, mándame tu foto.
Please send me your photo.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Mandar FAQ
What does mandar mean?
Mandar means to send.
Is mandar regular or irregular?
Mandar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of mandar?
The gerund of mandar is mandando.
What is the past participle of mandar?
The past participle of mandar is mandado.
How is mandar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is mando, mandas, manda, mandamos, mandan.
How is mandar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is mandé, mandaste, mandó, mandamos, mandaron.
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