What does "regentar" mean in English?

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Spanish

regentar

English

to manage

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Alternative translations of "regentar"

to run
to oversee
to direct
to govern

Examples of how to use "regentar" in Spanish

Spanish
Va a regentar el negocio familiar.
English
He is going to run the family business.
Spanish
Ella regenta una pequeña librería en Madrid
English
She runs a small bookstore in Madrid.
Spanish
Ayer regentó el restaurante familiar
English
Yesterday, he managed the family restaurant.
Spanish
Mi abuelo regentaba una farmacia
English
My grandfather used to run a pharmacy.
Spanish
El próximo año regentará la cafetería
English
Next year, he will manage the coffee shop.

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Va a regentar el negocio familiar.

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