Gobernar (en. Govern)

/go.berˈnar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To exert administrative and political control over a place or entity.

The president governs the country with a focus on social justice.

El presidente gobierna el país con un enfoque en la justicia social.

To make decisions and direct actions within a group or activity.

The director needs to govern the team to achieve the company's objectives.

El director necesita gobernar el equipo para alcanzar los objetivos de la compañía.

To maintain order and stability in a region or institution.

The government tries to govern the community to avoid conflicts.

El gobierno intenta gobernar la comunidad para evitar conflictos.

To regulate or supervise the behavior of something.

Laws are designed to govern the conduct of citizens.

Las leyes están diseñadas para gobernar la conducta de los ciudadanos.

From the Latin 'gubernare', which means to direct or manage.

to govern with an iron fist

To exercise strict control over a situation or group.

gobernar con mano dura

to govern a country

To direct and manage the policies of a state.

gobernar un país

to govern with a steady hand

To lead with decisiveness and authority.

gobernar con pulso firme

government

Set of institutions and people that direct a country.

gobierno

ruler

Person who exercises executive power in a country or region.

gobernante

governability

The ability of a political system to maintain order and respond to demands.

gobernabilidad

To be in charge of the situation.

You have to govern here if you want everything to work.

Tienes que gobernar aquí si quieres que todo funcione.

To control a group or a task.

If you don't know how to govern the party, it will be a mess.

Si no sabes gobernar la fiesta, será un caos.