ministerial
“ministerial” means “ministerial” in Spanish (related to a government ministry or department).
ministerial
Also: departmental
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El gabinete ministerial se reunirá mañana para discutir el presupuesto.
B2The ministerial cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss the budget.
Recibimos una orden ministerial que cambia las reglas del examen.
B2We received a ministerial order that changes the exam rules.
El coche ministerial esperaba en la puerta del palacio.
B1The ministerial car was waiting at the palace door.
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Which of these would most likely be called 'ministerial'?
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From the Latin 'ministerialis,' which comes from 'minister,' meaning a servant, attendant, or assistant to someone in a high position.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ministerial' apply to church ministers in Spanish?
Generally, no. In Spanish, 'ministerial' refers to government departments (ministerios). For church-related things, 'pastoral' is much more common.
What is the plural of 'ministerial'?
The plural is 'ministeriales'. You add -es to words ending in a consonant.
When should I use 'gubernamental' instead of 'ministerial'?
'Gubernamental' is broad and refers to the whole government. 'Ministerial' is specific to the actions or people of a particular ministry/department.