gubernamental
“gubernamental” means “governmental” in Spanish (related to the government).
governmental
Also: government-run, official
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La oficina gubernamental abre a las ocho.
A2The government office opens at eight.
Necesitamos más transparencia gubernamental en el país.
B1We need more government transparency in the country.
El plan gubernamental busca reducir el desempleo este año.
B2The government plan seeks to reduce unemployment this year.
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From the Latin 'gubernare,' which originally meant 'to steer or pilot a ship.' It evolved to mean managing the 'ship' of state.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'gubernamental' and 'estatal'?
'Gubernamental' refers to the government in general. 'Estatal' specifically refers to the State or a state-owned entity. They are often used as synonyms, but 'estatal' is more common when talking about public companies.
What does ONG stand for?
It stands for 'Organización No Gubernamental,' which is the Spanish equivalent of NGO.
Is it spelled with a 'b' or a 'v'?
It is spelled with a 'b' (gubernamental), even though the related word 'governance' in English uses a 'v'. Think of the Spanish noun 'gobierno'.