El ministro



Example: El ministro explicó las nuevas políticas durante la conferencia.

Definition


"El ministro" refers to a government official who heads a specific department or ministry, responsible for implementing policies and managing public affairs. In history, a minister often holds significant influence in political decisions and governance.

Etymology


The term "el ministro" comes from the Latin word 'minister,' meaning 'servant' or 'attendant.' Originally, it implied someone who serves others, but over time it evolved to mean an official who serves the state or sovereign, reflecting a position of authority and responsibility.

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"El ministro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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