administran

Administran is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb administrar. It is used to describe actions by multiple subjects—ellos, ellas, or ustedes—who manage, oversee, or operate resources, institutions, or processes. As a common verb in business, government, education, and daily life, administran can express activities such as allocating funds, supervising operations, or coordinating services. The construction reflects standard -ar verb conjugation in the present tense: stem administr- plus the ending -an for the ellos/ellas/ustedes form.

Etymology and related forms: administrar comes from Latin administrare, a combination of ad- meaning toward and ministrare meaning to serve or to minister. In modern Spanish, administr- is the stem used across several tenses and moods, with administran appearing in the present indicative for plural subjects. Related forms include admi nistras (you administrate), administra (he/she/you formal administer), administramos (we administer), and administran (they/you all administer).

Usage notes: administrar is a versatile verb. It can refer to managing financial assets, organizational resources, or day-to-day operations. It also appears in contexts such as administering medications or administering tests, where the sense is to dispense or oversee a service. While administran often denotes formal or institutional activities, it is equally common in everyday language when describing how groups handle duties or obligations. Synonyms include gestionar, dirigir, and manejar, though each carries its own nuance.