Governaçion (en. Government)

/go.ver.naˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of governing a country, region, or institution.
The governance of the city has implemented new policies.
La gobernación de la ciudad ha implementado nuevas políticas.
The administration of a government or public entity.
The current governance has faced many challenges.
La gobernación actual ha enfrentado muchos desafíos.
The period during which the government is exercised.
His governance was characterized by economic stability.
Su gobernación se caracterizó por la estabilidad económica.

Etymology

From Latin 'gubernatio', which means direction or administration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

governance of a state
Supervision and management of a specific state.
gobernación de un estado
under the governance of
During the time someone has been the leader or director.
bajo la gobernación de
in the governance
In the context of leadership or administration.
en la gobernación

Related Words

to govern
To exert control or authority over a state or institution.
gobernar
ruler
A person who exercises power in a government.
gobernante
government
A group of people who direct a state.
gobierno

Slang Meanings

When someone has total control over a situation.
That project is in his total governance; everything depends on him.
Ese proyecto está en su gobernación total; todo depende de él.
Refers to an administration that is managed informally or in a disorganized manner.
The last governance was a disaster; they didn't even know what they were doing.
La última gobernación fue un desastre; no sabían ni lo que hacían.