Ministerial (en. Ministerial)

/minisˈteɾial/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to a ministry or to a minister.
The ministerial meeting will take place tomorrow.
La reunión ministerial se llevará a cabo mañana.
Dependent on the authority of a minister.
Ministerial decisions are vital for the functioning of the government.
Las decisiones ministeriales son vitales para el funcionamiento del gobierno.
Performed or executed by a minister.
A ministerial report on the economic situation was approved.
Se aprobó un informe ministerial sobre la situación económica.

Etymology

From Latin 'ministerium', which means service or function.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ministerial meeting
Meeting between ministers to discuss matters within their competence.
reunión ministerial
ministerial decision
Resolution made by a minister in the exercise of their duties.
decisión ministerial
ministerial action
Any activity carried out by a ministry.
acción ministerial

Related Words

ministry
Organization responsible for the administration of a specific area of government.
ministerio
minister
Person who holds a position of responsibility in a ministry.
ministro

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to political decisions made quickly.
That was a last-minute ministerial decision.
Esa fue una decisión ministerial a última hora.