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gobernante

ruler

noun goh-behr-NAHN-teh Less Common

Also means

leader

Usage Note

Gobernante can be masculine or feminine (el / la gobernante) as it is a present-participle noun with common gender. It refers broadly to anyone who governs — a head of state, a ruler, or a leader — and tends to carry a more formal or slightly critical register than líder. The related verb is gobernar ('to govern'), and gobernante should not be confused with gobernador ('governor' of a province).

Examples

"El gobernante tomó decisiones difíciles."

Natural Translation

The ruler made difficult decisions.

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