was sending, was ordering, used to send, used to order
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | mandava | — |
| Third | mandava | — |
Dava mais lucro que as apostas e era o Jimmy que mandava.
It was more profitable than gambling, and Jimmy was the one in charge.
— Os Bons Companheiros (1990)
Se você ficasse no caminho, ele deixava claro quem mandava no Atlântico.
If you got in his way, he made it clear who was in charge of the Atlantic.
— Agente Zeta (2026)
A conta da Sandra sabe quem é que mandava dinheiro todo mês.
Sandra's account knows who was sending money every month.
— Que Horas Ela Volta? (2015)
Se pudesse, mandava-o direto para o inferno!
If I could, I'd send him straight to hell!
— Arrependimento Sem Perdão (1987)