Spanish word

ministro

Pronunciation

IPA/miˈnistɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounminister

Example

¿Has hablado con el ministro?

Have you spoken with the minister?

Illustration for ministro (minister)

More examples

¿Viste al ministro en la televisión anoche?

Did you see the minister on television last night?

Core concept

Senior government official responsible for a specific public department.

Common phrases

  • primer ministro

    prime minister

  • ministro de Economía

    economy minister

Similar words

político: Works in politics or holds political office, focusing on campaigns, parties, or public affairs.
diputado: Is an elected representative in the legislature who debates and votes on laws.
alcalde: Heads a municipality and manages local government operations and community services.
gobernador: Governs a territorial region or state and coordinates regional public administration.

Definition in Spanish

Miembro del gabinete que tiene a su cargo un ministerio y toma decisiones sobre un sector público concreto.

Word origin

Spanish ministro derives from Latin minister 'servant', whose sense broadens in medieval Latin to denote officials who perform public duties and administer departments.

Usage tips

  • The scope of a ministro varies by country, and in systems like the United States the comparable cabinet official is usually called a secretary rather than a minister.

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