governou

Governou is the third-person singular form of the Portuguese verb governar in the pretérito perfeito simples, the simple past tense. It denotes a completed act of governance by a person or entity in the past and corresponds to “he governed,” “she governed,” or, when used with você in formal addressing, “you governed.”

Etymology and related forms: Governar derives from Latin gubernare, through Old French gouverner, and has contributed related Portuguese terms such as governo (government) and governança (governance). The related noun governo refers to the act or system of governing, while adjective governamental relates to government institutions or policies.

Usage and grammar: Governou is used in narrative past to describe past administrations, decisions, or periods of rule. It typically requires a subject understood from context (ele, ela, or você). The verb is used in formal, historical, journalistic, and literary contexts to recount how authorities or organizations ruled or administered in the past. Examples: “O prefeito governou a cidade por oito anos.” “Ela governou a empresa durante a crise.”

Variants and related forms: The base verb governar forms a full regular conjugation in the present, imperfect, and other past tenses, yielding related forms such as governa (present), governava (imperfect), and governaremos (future). The noun governo and the concept of governance are associated derivatives frequently used in discussing political and organizational administration.

See also: governar, governo, governança, Portuguese verb conjugation, governance.