Gobernar
Example: Los líderes deben gobernar con justicia y responsabilidad.
Definition
"Gobernar" means to exercise official authority or control over a country, region, or group, typically by directing policies and making decisions. It involves managing public affairs and leading with justice and responsibility, as in the phrase: 'Leaders must gobernar with fairness and accountability.'
Etymology
The verb "gobernar" comes from the Latin word 'gubernare,' meaning to steer or direct a ship. Over time, it evolved to mean guiding or ruling a state or people, much like steering a vessel through waters. Did you know that the original sense of 'gubernare' was literally about navigation, which perfectly fits the idea of leadership and guidance?
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"Gobernar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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