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    Gobernador (en. Governor)

    /ɡoβeɾnaˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who occupies the position of leading a regional or state government.
    The governor announced new measures for the economy.
    El gobernador anunció nuevas medidas para la economía.
    Head of a province or state in some countries.
    The governor of California signed a new bill.
    El gobernador de California firmó un nuevo proyecto de ley.
    Person who directs the government of a colonization.
    The colonial governor had extensive powers.
    El gobernador colonial tenía amplios poderes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gubernator', which means 'the one who governs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    civil governor
    Authority that represents the government in a specific region.
    gobernador civil
    military governor
    Military officer who commands a region.
    gobernador militar
    provisional governor
    Governor who exercises power temporarily.
    gobernador provisorio

    Related Words

    government
    Set of institutions and people who exercise political power in a country.
    gobierno
    governability
    Capacity of a government to govern and maintain order.
    gobernabilidad
    governance
    Way in which power is exercised in the management of resources.
    gobernanza

    Slang Meanings

    Gober
    In some cities, they simply refer to the governor as 'gober'.
    En algunas ciudades, se refieren al gobernador simplemente como 'gober'.
    Mister Gobe
    This is how they colloquially refer to a popular governor because of his relaxed style.
    Así le dicen de manera coloquial a un gobernador popular por su estilo desenfadado.