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"Gobernantes" is a form of "gobernante", an adjective which is often translated as "ruling". "Gobernados" is a form of "gobernados", a plural noun which is often translated as "the governed". Learn more about the difference between "gobernantes" and "gobernados" below.
gobernante, el gobernante, la gobernante(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
los gobernados(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (general)
a. the governed
Este gobierno no ha hecho nada para aliviar la diferencia en el nivel de vida entre los gobernantes y los gobernados.This government has done nothing to alleviate the difference between the standard of living of the governors and the governed.
b. the ruled
Se está viendo un resurgimiento de animosidad entre los gobernantes y los gobernados en varias regiones del país.We are seeing a resurgence of animosity between the rulers and the ruled in several areas of the country.
