gobierno
government
noun goh-BYEHR-noh Common
Origin: From Latin gubernare ('to steer, govern'), from Greek kybernan ('to steer').
Usage Note
Gobierno refers to the executive branch or administration; it is always masculine. Gobernante ('ruler') and the verb gobernar share the root. In Spanish political discourse el gobierno typically means the cabinet or ruling party in power, not the entire state apparatus.
Examples
"El gobierno aprobó la nueva ley."
Natural Translation
The government approved the new law.
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