Gobernantes (en. Rulers)
/ɡoβeɾnan.tes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Those who direct or manage a state or institution.
Governors must make difficult decisions for the well-being of the country.
Los gobernantes deben tomar decisiones difíciles para el bienestar del país.
Political leaders who make decisions on behalf of the people.
Governors have the responsibility to fulfill their electoral promises.
Los gobernantes tienen la responsabilidad de cumplir sus promesas electorales.
People who hold positions of power in politics.
Current governors face many economic challenges.
Los gobernantes actuales enfrentan muchos desafíos económicos.
Etymology
From the verb 'to govern', which comes from the Latin 'gubernare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
de facto governors
People who exercise power without having been officially elected.
gobernantes de facto
legitimate governors
Those who have been elected by popular vote.
gobernantes legítimos
good governors
People in power who are effective and responsible.
buenos gobernantes
Related Words
government
A group of people who exercise executive power in a state.
gobierno
governability
The ability of a government to maintain order and exercise control.
gobernabilidad
leadership
The action of leading or the capacity of a leader to direct.
liderazgo
Slang Meanings
Those in power without real leadership.
That group has no popular support, they are just paper governors.
Ese grupo no tiene apoyo popular, solo son gobernantes de papel.
Those who do not fulfill their promises.
That promise was made for fun, they are just word governors.
Esa promesa se la hicieron por gusto, son solo gobernantes de palabras.