How is the phrase los que mandan translated from Spanish to English

English translation
the powers that be
phrase

Las personas o autoridades que tienen el mando en ese momento.

The people or authorities currently in control or command.

Examples with “los que mandan”

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  • Los que mandan decidieron las nuevas normas. — The powers that be decided on the new regulations.

  • ¿Crees que los que mandan son justos con nosotros? — Do you think the powers that be are fair to us?

  • Tengo que cumplir las órdenes de los que mandan. — I must follow the orders of the powers that be.

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