Spanish word

gobernador

Pronunciation

IPA/goβeɾnaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine noungovernor

Example

El gobernador habló con los vecinos.

The governor spoke with the neighbors.

Illustration for gobernador (governor)

More examples

El gobernador electo visitó la zona afectada.

The governor-elect visited the affected area.

Core concept

Territorial leader who executes administrative power and represents the region.

Common phrases

  • el gobernador

    the governor

  • gobernador electo

    governor-elect

Similar words

gobernadora: Female official who represents and administers a state or province, executing regional policies.
alcalde: Elected head of a city or town who manages municipal services and local administration.
presidente: Top political leader of a nation or organization who sets policy and represents the entity.
jefe: Head of an organization or group who directs operations and bears responsibility for results.

Definition in Spanish

Máxima autoridad ejecutiva de una entidad territorial que toma decisiones administrativas y representa a la región.

Word origin

Cognate of English governor, ultimately from Latin gubernator and formed in Spanish from gobernar plus the agent suffix -dor.

Usage tips

  • When addressing the office formally, use señor gobernador or señora gobernadora as appropriate.

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