Gobernacion (en. Government)
/ɡoβeɾnaˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of governing or authority exercised by the government.
The governance of the country has changed hands.
La gobernación del país ha cambiado de manos.
Set of institutions that manage the government of a territorial entity.
The local governance deals with public affairs.
La gobernación local se ocupa de los asuntos públicos.
Duration of a governor's term.
His governance was characterized by economic stability.
Su gobernación se caracterizó por la estabilidad económica.
Etymology
From Latin 'gubernatio', which means the action of governing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Governance of a state
The authority that governs a specific state or region.
gobernación de un estado
Under the governance of
During the administrative period of a certain authority.
bajo la gobernación de
Provincial governance
Administration of a province by a governor.
gobernación provincial
Related Words
Governor
Person who exercises executive power in a governance.
gobernador
Government
Set of institutions and people that direct a country.
gobierno
Administration
Set of activities and decisions that organize and direct something.
administración
Slang Meanings
Political control or dominance over a territory.
The politician has always had a strong governance in his region.
El político siempre ha tenido una gobernación fuerte en su región.
Period of handing over power to a political figure.
His governance was very popular in the community.
Su gobernación fue muy popular en la comunidad.