Spanish Conversation · Level 182
15 words
Spanish word
gobernabilidad
Pronunciation
IPA/goβeɾnaβiliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noungovernability
Example
La gobernabilidad del país se ve afectada por las protestas.
The country's governability is affected by the protests.
More examples
En municipios pequeños, la gobernabilidad local depende de acuerdos sencillos.
In small municipalities, local governability depends on simple agreements.
Core concept
Stability and effectiveness of government institutions in carrying out policy.
Common phrases
pérdida de gobernabilidad
loss of governability
poner en riesgo la gobernabilidad
put governability at risk
gobernabilidad local
local governability
Similar words
estabilidad política: Political situation that remains steady, with predictable leadership and low upheaval.
gobierno: Organization or leadership that runs a country or region and holds executive authority.
estabilidad: Condition of little change and general calm over time.
gobernanza: Systems and processes for managing public affairs and making collective decisions.
Definition in Spanish
Grado en que las instituciones públicas pueden gobernar con continuidad y eficacia frente a problemas.
Word origin
The noun derives from gobernar plus the noun-forming suffix -idad and ultimately from Latin gubernare 'to steer', indicating the condition or capacity to govern.
Usage tips
- Governability is often contrasted with gobernanza, with gobernabilidad stressing the capacity to govern and gobernanza referring to the processes and actors involved.
Other meanings
- ability to governnoun
Opposites
- inestabilidadinstabilitynoun
- caoschaosnoun
Related words
- gobernanterulernoun