gobernar

Senses

1. 1.

   to govern

   to exercise authority and control over a country, state, or organization

2. 2.

   to rule

   to exercise sovereign power or dominion

3. 3.

   to steer

   to direct the course of a ship or boat

4. 4.

   to manage

   to direct or control the affairs of someone or something

Examples

• "El presidente gobierna el país con prudencia."

  The president governs the country with prudence.

• "Ella gobernó durante veinte años y realizó muchas reformas."

  She ruled for twenty years and implemented many reforms.

• "Es difícil gobernar una familia grande con justicia."

  It is difficult to manage a large family fairly.

Usage

A common transitive verb used in political, nautical, and general management contexts. Often followed by a direct object (gobernar + country/state/people). The conjugation is regular (-ar verb). Common collocations: gobernar un país (govern a country), gobernar con mano firme (rule with a firm hand).