administrativa

Administrativa is the feminine form of the adjective administrativo in Spanish and Portuguese, and it is used to describe things related to administration, management, or bureaucratic organization. The term appears in reference to offices, processes, and tasks within organizations and government structures. It is commonly paired with nouns such as tarea, función, trámite, or autoridad in Spanish, and with palavras like tarefa, função, procedimento, or autoridade in Portuguese.

In public administration and law, administrativo/a describes processes, acts, and bodies governed by rules that regulate how government agencies function. Administrative law (derecho administrativo in Spanish, direito administrativo in Portuguese) defines the powers of agencies, the procedures they must follow, and the remedies available to individuals affected by administrative decisions. Administrative procedures (trámites administrativos in Spanish, procedimentos administrativos in Portuguese) specify steps for licensing, permits, or benefits, including timelines, appeals, and documentation requirements.

In organizational contexts, administrativa relates to routine and support functions that enable operation but do not by themselves set policy. This includes recordkeeping, budgeting of overhead, personnel support, and office management. Administrative staff play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accountability within institutions.

Policy choices and strategic planning typically reside in governance or management, though these areas intersect with administrative processes. Administrative practice emphasizes due process, transparency, and proportionality in decision‑making and in handling public or organizational information.

See also: administrative law, public administration, bureaucracy, administrative procedures.