Gobernar



Example: Los reyes solían gobernar sus países con justicia.

Definition


"Gobernar" means to exercise authority or control over a country, state, or organization, typically by setting policies and making decisions to maintain order and direct its affairs. For example, kings used to govern their countries with justice.

Etymology


The verb "gobernar" comes from the Latin word "gubernare," meaning to steer or direct, originally referring to steering a ship. Over time, it evolved to mean leading or ruling a state or people. Did you know? The root of "gubernare" is related to the English word "govern."

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"Gobernar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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