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    Gobernaba (en. Ruled)

    /ɡoβeɾˈnaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exercise mandate or authority over a place or people.
    The king governed the kingdom with a strong hand.
    El rey gobernaba el reino con mano firme.
    To direct or manage something effectively.
    She governed the company with great wisdom.
    Ella gobernaba la empresa con gran sabiduría.
    To control or influence a situation or group.
    The council governed the important decisions of the community.
    El consejo gobernaba las decisiones importantes de la comunidad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'gubernare', which means to direct or manage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rule with an iron fist
    To exercise authority in a strict and rigorous manner.
    gobernar con puño de hierro
    he who governs, commands
    Those in power make decisions.
    el que gobierna, manda

    Related Words

    government
    Set of bodies that exercise the authority of the State.
    gobierno
    ruler
    Person who exercises power in a country or region.
    gobernante
    governability
    The ability of a government to exercise its functions.
    gobernabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be in charge of something
    He always ruled the party.
    Él siempre gobernaba la fiesta.
    To control a social situation
    She governed the group during the project.
    Ella gobernaba el grupo durante el proyecto.