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    Gobernadores (en. Governors)

    /ɡo.βeɾ.naˈðoɾ.es/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals responsible for the administration of a government.
    Governors must take responsibility for the laws in their states.
    Los gobernadores deben asumir la responsabilidad de las leyes en sus estados.
    Heads of the executive in provinces or states in various countries.
    The governor of California announced new educational policies.
    El gobernador de California anunció nuevas políticas educativas.
    Representatives of the national government in a specific territory.
    Governors play an important role during emergencies.
    Los gobernadores tienen un papel importante durante las emergencias.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gubernator', meaning 'the one who governs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    acting governors
    Governors who are currently exercising their mandate.
    gobernadores en funciones
    elected governors
    Governors who have been elected to assume office.
    gobernadores electos
    governors of various states
    Refers to governors who lead different states or provinces.
    gobernadores de varios estados

    Related Words

    government
    A group of people that directs a state or nation.
    gobierno
    governance
    The action of governing, especially in contexts of public administration.
    gobernanza
    ruler
    A person who exercises political power.
    gobernante

    Slang Meanings

    An ineffective governor.
    That guy is a paper governor.
    Ese tipo es un gobernador de papel.
    A governor who only seeks personal benefit.
    He is a governor who only looks out for his own interest.
    Es un gobernador que solo ve por su propio interés.