la gobernanta
gobernanta
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la gobernanta(
goh
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behr
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nahn
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (occupation)
a. staff manager
Los clientes se quejaron a la gobernanta del hotel por el estado de la habitación.The guests complained to the hotel staff manager about the state of the room.
b. staff manageress (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La gobernanta es muy estricta con las limpiadoras que tiene a su cargo.The staff manageress is very strict with the cleaning ladies she oversees.
2. (old-fashioned) (nanny) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. governess (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
El niño era tan salvaje que todas las gobernantas renunciaban a su puesto tras un tiempo.The child was so wild that every governess resigned her post after a while.
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