él rige

governs, rules

→ regir
rig rule; govern + e 3rd-person singular present or 2nd-person imperative
verb · third singular · present indicative Rare #42,793
governs, rules Often used in formal contexts (laws, rules, principles).
SP: Esta norma rige en todo el país.
EN: This rule applies throughout the whole country.
Conjugation of regir
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third rige —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third rige —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second rige —

El dinero rige el mundo.

Money rules the world.

La opinión pública rige las decisiones del presidente.

Public opinion guides the president's decisions.

No se rige por el contrato social.

It is not governed by the social contract.

— Tropa de élite (2007)

Esta ley rige para todo el mundo.

This law applies to everyone.

Todo se rige por su propia ley.

Everything is governed by its own law.

— La maldición de la flor dorada (2006)