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"Gobierno" is a form of "gobierno", a noun which is often translated as "government". "Luna" is a form of "luna", a noun which is often translated as "moon". Learn more about the difference between "gobierno" and "luna" below.
el gobierno(
goh
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byehr
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. government
El gobierno actual fue elegido democráticamente.The present government was democratically elected.
2. (management)
a. running
El gobierno de la casa estaba en manos de mi madre.The running of the house was in my mother's hands.
c. administration (estate or company)
El gobierno del banco necesita la asistencia de un experto.The bank's administration needs the assistance of an expert.
la luna(
loo
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (astronomy)
a. window
Los ladrones empotraron el coche en la luna de la joyería.The thieves smashed the car into the jewelry store window.
a. mirror
La imagen que la luna le devolvía era la de una mujer atractiva, de mediana edad.The image reflected in the mirror was that of an attractive, middle-aged woman.
4. (automobile)
a. windshield (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La luna delantera del coche se rompió a causa del impacto de una piedra.The front windshield broke because it was hit by a stone.
b. windscreen (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La luna tintada de mi coche nuevo ayuda mucho con visibilidad.The tinted windscreen on my new car really helps with visibility.
