What is the Spanish word for "government"?

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

English

government

Spanish

gobierno

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Examples of how to use "government" in Spanish

English
A new government was elected last year.
Spanish
Un nuevo gobierno fue elegido el año pasado.
English
The government announced new health guidelines.
Spanish
El gobierno anunció nuevas pautas sanitarias.
English
Our government collects taxes to fund services.
Spanish
Nuestro gobierno recauda impuestos para financiar servicios.
English
She criticized the government for slow action.
Spanish
Ella criticó al gobierno por su lentitud para actuar.
English
Citizens elected a new government last year.
Spanish
Los ciudadanos eligieron un nuevo gobierno el año pasado.

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