manejemos

Manejemos is a Spanish verb form that comes from manejar. It is the present subjunctive form for the first-person plural (nosotros) and is commonly used to express a suggestion or proposal, equivalent to “let’s drive” or “let’s manage.” In both everyday speech and formal writing, it can introduce actions the speaker wants the group to undertake.

Usage and meaning in context vary with regional preference and sense of the verb manejar. The core meanings of manejar include to drive a vehicle, to operate or control a device, and to manage or handle resources or situations. In many Latin American varieties, manejar is used broadly for both driving and managing, while in Spain conducir is often preferred for driving, and manejar more often covers handling or managing. The present subjunctive form manejemos appears in clauses that require a subjunctive mood, such as after expressions of necessity, possibility, or recommendation: Es importante que manejemos estos recursos con eficiencia; Manejemos con precaución al cambiar de carril.

Examples:

- Manejemos con cuidado en la lluvia. (Let’s drive carefully in the rain.)

- Es mejor que manejemos la situación antes de tomar una decisión. (It’s better that we manage the situation before deciding.)

Related terms include manejo (management, handling) and conduct a contrast with conducir, which is more common for “to drive” in some dialects.