How to Say "governing body" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “governing body” is “directorio” — B2 level.
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nounB2formal
a committee in charge of an organization
Examples
El directorio aprobó la fusión de las dos empresas.
The board of directors approved the merger of the two companies.
Él fue nombrado presidente del directorio.
He was appointed chairman of the board.
El directorio se reúne una vez al mes.
The board meets once a month.
Collective Noun
Even though it refers to a group of people, it is a singular word. Say 'El directorio decidió' (The board decided), not 'decidieron'.
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