mande

This is the 7300th most frequent Portuguese word.


mande

"Send" or "Command" (often used as "What did you say?" in conversation).


Here, 'mande' is the subjunctive form of the verb 'mandar', used in a command or request format to instruct someone to send something.

Mande a carta para o endereço indicado.

Send the letter to the indicated address.


In this sentence, 'mande' is used in the present subjunctive mood to express a desired or uncertain action.

Espero que ele mande as flores hoje.

I hope he sends the flowers today.


Here, 'mande' is incorrectly conjugated for usage in this conditional sentence; it should properly be 'mandar' or 'manda' depending on the desired tone.

Se você mande notícias, ficarei feliz.

If you send news, I will be happy.