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    Gobernado (en. Governed)

    /ɡoβeɾˈnaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a state or situation in which someone or something is under the control of a government.
    The country is considered governed by a democratic system.
    El país se considera gobernado por un sistema democrático.
    Indicates that a person is under the domination or authority of another.
    She is a person governed by her emotions.
    Ella es una persona gobernada por sus emociones.
    Implies that something has been managed or directed according to certain rules.
    The city is governed by a strict regulation regarding construction.
    La ciudad está gobernada por un reglamento estricto sobre la construcción.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to govern', which has roots in the Latin 'gubernare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    governed with an iron fist
    To be under strict and authoritarian control.
    gobernado con mano dura
    governed by fear
    To submit to a command that induces fear.
    gobernado por el miedo

    Related Words

    ruler
    A person who exercises government.
    gobernante
    governability
    The capacity of a government to exercise its authority.
    gobernabilidad
    government
    A set of organizations that direct a state.
    gobierno

    Slang Meanings

    Under strict control.
    That relationship is very governed.
    Esa relación está muy gobernada.
    Without freedom of action.
    He feels governed by his family's expectations.
    Se siente gobernado por las expectativas de su familia.