No. 4,469 in Spanish
administrar
To manage or oversee.
In a sentence
Ella sabe cómo administrar sus recursos para obtener mejores resultados.
She knows how to manage her resources to achieve better results.
Here, "administrar" is used in the context of effectively managing or using available resources.
El médico debe administrar la medicina al paciente con cuidado.
The doctor must administer the medicine to the patient carefully.
In this sentence, "administrar" refers to the act of dispensing or giving medicine to someone.
Es importante administrar el tiempo durante un examen.
It is important to manage time during an exam.
Here, "administrar" is applied to the context of organizing or distributing one's time efficiently.
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