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/Sounds like 'man-go-neh-AR'/

To manipulate or control someone into doing what you want through subtle pressure or influence. That boss who never asks but somehow everyone does exactly what they want — that's mangonear. It's the art of pulling strings while pretending you're not.

Example

"Siempre mangonea a su marido para que haga lo que ella quiere. → "She always manipulates her husband into doing what she wants."

"En esa empresa el dueño mangonea a todos. → "In that company the owner controls everyone."

Regional synonyms:

Juntarse a beber caguamas con los amigos, esas cervezas de litro que se comparten en la banqueta o en casa. En México es el plan más honesto y económico del fin de semana: unas caguamas frías y buena plática sin complicaciones.