Usage Note
Gobernabilidad is an abstract noun coined in political science to describe a state's or institution's capacity to be effectively governed. It is more common in Latin American political discourse than in Spain, where gobernanza (governance) is sometimes preferred. The concept often appears in debates about democratic stability, institutional reform, and fragile states.
Examples
"La crisis amenazaba la gobernabilidad del país."
Natural Translation
The crisis threatened the governability of the country.
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