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    Gobernaban (en. They ruled)

    /ɡoβeɾˈnaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exercise power or authority over a country, a region, or a governance.
    In ancient times, kings ruled with an iron fist.
    En la antigüedad, los reyes gobernaban con mano de hierro.
    To direct or control something.
    Community leaders governed the social life of the neighborhood.
    Los líderes comunitarios gobernaban la vida social del barrio.
    To maintain order and stability in a place.
    The military governed during the state of emergency.
    Los militares gobernaban durante el estado de emergencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gubernare', which means to direct or guide.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To rule with an iron fist
    To exercise power in an authoritarian manner.
    Gobernar con puño de hierro
    To manage the situation
    To control and manage circumstances properly.
    Gobernar la situación
    To govern alone
    To exercise power without consulting others.
    Gobernar en solitario

    Related Words

    governor
    A person who exercises power in a state or region.
    gobernador
    governance
    A way of governing, management of an authority.
    gobernanza
    governability
    The capacity of a government to maintain order and stability.
    gobernabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To control the situation.
    At that party, he controlled the situation.
    En esa fiesta, él gobernaba la situación.
    To exercise authority informally.
    Grandma always ruled when we were all at home.
    La abuela siempre gobernaba cuando todos estábamos en casa.