What is the Spanish word for "ruler"?

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

English

ruler

Spanish

gobernante

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Alternative translations of "ruler"

regla

Examples of how to use "ruler" in Spanish

English
The wise ruler was loved by his people.
Spanish
El sabio gobernante era amado por su pueblo.
English
Please pass me the ruler on the table.
Spanish
Por favor, pásame la regla que está en la mesa.
English
The ruler measured the paper carefully and slowly.
Spanish
La regla midió el papel con cuidado y lentamente.
English
A strict ruler changed the laws last year.
Spanish
Un gobernante estricto cambió las leyes el año pasado.
English
She used a ruler to draw straight lines.
Spanish
Ella usó una regla para dibujar líneas rectas.

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