How to Say "departmental" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “departmental” is “ministerial” — B2 level.
Examples
El gabinete ministerial se reunirá mañana para discutir el presupuesto.
The ministerial cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss the budget.
Recibimos una orden ministerial que cambia las reglas del examen.
We received a ministerial order that changes the exam rules.
El coche ministerial esperaba en la puerta del palacio.
The ministerial car was waiting at the palace door.
One Shape for Both Genders
This word doesn't change between masculine and feminine. You can say 'el decreto ministerial' (masculine) or 'la decisión ministerial' (feminine) without changing the ending.
Placement Matters
Like most descriptive words in Spanish, 'ministerial' almost always comes after the thing it is describing.
Religious vs. Political
Mistake: “Using 'ministerial' to describe a church pastor's duties.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'ministerial' is almost strictly for government 'ministries.' For church matters, use 'pastoral' or 'eclesiástico.'
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