What does governar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word governar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use governar in Portuguese.

The word governar in Portuguese means govern, govern, steer, govern, govern, govern, , governar, governar, governar, reger, administrar, controlar, governar, governar, controlar, regular, governar, dominar, governar, governar, governar, dominar, controlar, governar mal. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word governar

govern

verbo transitivo (dirigir, administrar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

govern

verbo transitivo (controlar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

steer

(embarcação (conduzir, dirigir, obedecer ao leme) (boat, ship)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

govern

verbo transitivo (imperar, dominar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

govern

verbo transitivo (ter autoridade)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

govern

(dirigir, administrar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

governar

intransitive verb (rule, be in power) (estar no poder)

He governed for years with the popular support of the voters.

governar

(govern)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

governar, reger, administrar

transitive verb (rule)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
She governs her people with a firm hand but is fair to everyone.

controlar, governar

transitive verb (control) (submeter a controle)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Como pode um professor controlar uma sala com trinta e cinco crianças?
How can one teacher manage a class of thirty-five children?

governar, controlar, regular

transitive verb (control, restrain)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Authorities fear they can't govern the reaction to the new law.

governar, dominar

transitive verb (influence, determine) (ter influência em)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Several factors should govern your choice of a university.

governar

transitive verb (maintain discipline over) (manter disciplina sobre)

O rei governou as províncias com punhos de ferro.
The king ruled the provinces with an iron fist.

governar

intransitive verb (govern, as a sovereign)

Os presidentes precisam de um mandato para governar.
Presidents need a mandate to rule.

governar, dominar, controlar

transitive verb (rule)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O ditador governou sua nação através do medo e ameaças.
The dictator mastered his nation through fear and threats.

governar mal

transitive verb (rule incompetently or badly)

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