Ministros (en. Ministers)

[miˈnistros]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

High-ranking officials in the government who head ministries.

The ministers met to discuss the new law.

Los ministros se reunieron para discutir la nueva ley.

In the religious context, individuals responsible for directing services and spiritual activities.

The minister delivered an inspiring sermon at the church.

El ministro ofreció un sermón inspirador en la iglesia.

In some countries, the term is also used to refer to the heads of different government departments.

The minister of health announced new prevention policies.

El ministro de salud anunció nuevas políticas de prevención.

From the Latin 'minister', which means 'servant' or 'assistant'.

minister of education

Government position in charge of education in a country.

ministro de educación

minister of health

Responsible for public health policy.

ministro de salud

minister of foreign affairs

In charge of the diplomatic and foreign relations of the country.

ministro de relaciones exteriores

ministry

Government agency headed by a minister.

ministerio

official

Person who holds a position in public administration.

funcionario

government

Set of institutions and individuals that govern a country.

goberno

Sometimes used ironically to refer to someone who does not work efficiently.

That guy is a minister of laziness, he never does anything.

Ese tipo es un ministro en desgano, nunca hace nada.

Used to designate someone who controls everything in their area, despite the limits of their position.

In the office, she is the minister of chaos, she handles everything.

En la oficina, ella es la ministra del caos, lo maneja todo.