gobernación
“gobernación” means “government office” in Spanish (a physical building or regional authority).
government office
Also: Ministry of the Interior, governance
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Tengo que ir a la gobernación para sellar mis papeles.
A2I have to go to the government office to stamp my papers.
El edificio de la gobernación está en el centro de la ciudad.
B1The government headquarters is located in the city center.
La gobernación anunció nuevas leyes de tránsito hoy.
B2The provincial government announced new traffic laws today.
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From the Latin 'gubernatio', which originally meant 'steering a ship'. It connects the idea of driving a boat to leading a country.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'gobernación' the same as 'gobierno'?
Not exactly. 'Gobierno' usually refers to the people in power or the system, while 'gobernación' often refers to the specific building or the administrative department.
Do I need the accent mark on the 'o'?
Yes, in the singular form (gobernación), the stress is on the last syllable. In the plural (gobernaciones), you remove the accent because the stress naturally stays on the second-to-last syllable.
How do you use it in a sentence about buildings?
You can say 'Nos vemos frente a la gobernación' (Let's meet in front of the government building).