What is the Spanish word for "govern"?

Learn how to say "govern" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

govern

Spanish

gobernar

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Alternative translations of "govern"

dirigir
controlar
administrar
mandar

Examples of how to use "govern" in Spanish

English
A new party will govern the country.
Spanish
Un nuevo partido gobernará el país.
English
A council governs the small town.
Spanish
Un consejo gobierna el pequeño pueblo.
English
The mayor governed the city last year.
Spanish
El alcalde gobernó la ciudad el año pasado.
English
They are governing local schools this month.
Spanish
Están gobernando las escuelas locales este mes.
English
She has governed with fairness for years.
Spanish
Ella ha gobernado con justicia durante años.

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