Gobiernos (en. Governments)

/ɡoˈbjeɾnos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A group of people that exercises authority in a country or state.
Governments must ensure the well-being of their citizens.
Los gobiernos deben velar por el bienestar de sus ciudadanos.
A political and administrative organization that directs a state.
The current government has implemented new reforms.
El gobierno actual ha implementado nuevas reformas.
An institution that exercises executive power within a political system.
Governments of different countries have different approaches to climate change.
Los gobiernos de diferentes países tienen distintos enfoques sobre el cambio climático.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'gobernar', which comes from the Latin 'gubernare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shadow governments
Administrations that act without proper transparency.
gobiernos en la sombra
de facto governments
Governments that exercise authority without having been elected according to the law.
gobiernos de facto
change of government
Transition from one government to another.
cambio de gobierno

Related Words

to govern
To exercise authority and control over a state or society.
gobernar
administration
The process of managing and directing a group or institution.
administración
politics
Activity related to government and decision-making.
política

Slang Meanings

Transitional government
The current government is just a transitional government until the elections.
El gobierno actual es solo un gobierno transitorio hasta las elecciones.
Executive power
The executive power is responsible for implementing the laws.
El poder ejecutivo está encargado de implementar las leyes.