How to Say "government office" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “government office” is “gobernación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que ir a la gobernación para sellar mis papeles.
I have to go to the government office to stamp my papers.
El edificio de la gobernación está en el centro de la ciudad.
The government headquarters is located in the city center.
La gobernación anunció nuevas leyes de tránsito hoy.
The provincial government announced new traffic laws today.
Always Feminine
Spanish words that end in '-ción' are almost always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Plural Form
To make it plural, drop the accent mark: 'las gobernaciones'.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el gobernación”
Correction: la gobernación - remember the '-ción' rule!
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