mango
/ˈmanɡo/
In Spanish, the word for the English noun 'handle' is mango.
As a noun, mango refers to the part of an object held in the hand when it is being used or moved. It is important to distinguish this from the verb 'to handle' (to manage or control), which is expressed by the verb manejar.
Meaning: to manage, control, or direct (verb)
Which one should you use?
While mango is the noun for a physical handle, the verb manejar is used when you want to express the action of handling a situation or operating a vehicle. For a different meaning of 'handle' related to a door, you might use picaporte, pomo or tirador.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mango is mangos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmanɡo/
Did you know?
- The English word 'mango' and the Spanish noun mango (meaning handle) are actually false cognates with completely different origins.
- While manejar means 'to handle' or 'to manage', in many Latin American countries it is the primary word for 'to drive' a car.
- While the word mango refers to a handle in Spanish, it is also the exact same word used for the delicious tropical fruit 'mango'.
Examples in context
- Necesitaba un cepillo nuevo porque rompí el mango mientras tratando de sacarme todas las marañas del cabello.I needed a new hairbrush because I broke the handle trying to get out all the snarls in my hair.This sentence shows how to use mango when referring to the handle of a tool like a hairbrush.Tatoeba #10880201 by ecorralest101, translation #2654886 by mhattick
- Debemos manejar este problema con cautela.We must handle this problem with caution.
- Él maneja muy bien ese avión.He handles that plane very well.
- Ella es excelente gestionando proyectos complejos.She is excellent at handling complex projects.
- Es importante gestionar adecuadamente los recursos financieros.It is important to handle financial resources properly.
- El gerente controla el flujo de trabajo.The manager handles/controls the workflow.
- Los expertos en seguridad controlan la situación.The security experts handle/control the situation.
- Él dirige las operaciones de la empresa con gran eficiencia.He handles/leads the company's operations with great efficiency.
- Ella dirige el departamento de marketing.She handles/heads the marketing department.
- Tengo que lidiar con mis problemas familiares.I have to handle/deal with my family issues.
- Lidiar con el tráfico en esta ciudad es desafiante.Handling/dealing with the traffic in this city is challenging.
- Los médicos tratan con pacientes de diferentes edades y condiciones.Doctors handle/deal with patients of different ages and conditions.
- Me encargo de las tareas del hogar.I handle/take care of the household chores.
- Se encargará de organizar la fiesta.He/she will handle/take care of organizing the party.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a difficult client at work.
- MateoLucía, ¿puedes ayudarme con este cliente?Lucía, can you help me with this client?
- LucíaSí, yo mango esa cuenta ahora.Yes, I will handle that account now.
- MateoGracias, es muy difícil hablar con él.Thanks, it is very difficult to talk to him.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, yo lo controlo.Don't worry, I've got it under control.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mango, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
