gobernar

Senses

1. 1.

   to govern

   to exercise political authority or control over a state or organization

2. 2.

   to rule

   to hold sovereign power; to direct with authority

3. 3.

   to steer

   to guide or direct the course of a ship or vehicle

4. 4.

   to manage

   to handle or conduct affairs; to control one's behavior or emotions

Examples

• "El presidente gobierna el país con justicia."

  The president governs the country with justice.

• "Es difícil gobernar sin el apoyo del pueblo."

  It is difficult to rule without the support of the people.

• "Debes aprender a gobernar tus emociones."

  You must learn to manage your emotions.

Usage

Common formal verb in political and administrative contexts. Often paired with "país" (country), "estado" (state), or "gobierno" (government). Note: the user entered "gubernar," which is a misspelling; the correct Spanish lemma is "gobernar."