Governador (en. Governor)
/ɡoβeɾnaˈðoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The leader of a state or region who supervises and manages local government.
The governor announced new policies to improve education.
El gobernador anunció nuevas políticas para mejorar la educación.
Official in charge of administering a territory on behalf of the central government.
The governor met with community leaders to discuss local issues.
El gobernador recibió a los líderes comunitarios para discutir los problemas locales.
Person who represents a province or state in federal contexts.
The governor participated in the national summit of political leaders.
El gobernador participó en la cumbre nacional de líderes políticos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'gubernator', meaning 'the one who governs'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
State governor
Title given to the person who leads a state in a country.
Gobernador de estado
Interim governor
Person who temporarily assumes the role of governor.
Gobernador interino
Exercise of government
The manner in which the governor performs their functions and tasks.
Ejercicio del gobierno
Related Words
government
Set of institutions and people who exercise political and administrative authority.
gobierno
candidate
Person who runs for public office, such as governor.
candidato
legislature
Body responsible for making laws in a state or country.
legislatura
Slang Meanings
The one who commands
In the meeting, everyone knew that the governor was the one in charge.
En la reunión, todos sabían que el gobernador era el que mandaba.
The boss
The governor arrived late because he had to meet with 'the boss' in the capital.
El gobernador llegó tarde porque tenía que atender a 'el jefe' en la capital.