Estabilizar (en. Stabilize)

/es.tabi.liˈθaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Adjust something so that it functions coherently.
The technician attempted to stabilize the machine to prevent failures.
El técnico intentó estabilizar la máquina para evitar fallos.
Consolidate a situation or process to avoid fluctuations.
The government is working to stabilize the economy after the crisis.
El gobierno trabaja para estabilizar la economía tras la crisis.
Keep something in a fixed or balanced state.
Therapy is used to stabilize the patient's mental health.
La terapia se utiliza para estabilizar la salud mental del paciente.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'stabilizare', which means 'to make firm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stabilize the economy
Achieve a balance in economic indicators.
estabilizar la economía
stabilize a relationship
Maintain a healthy and balanced dynamic in an interpersonal relationship.
estabilizar una relación
stabilize the market
Create conditions of stability in the financial environment.
estabilizar el mercado

Related Words

stability
Condition of being firm and not changing.
estabilidad
stable
That is firm and does not move or alter.
estable
stabilizer
Substance or action that helps maintain stability.
estabilizante

Slang Meanings

Put things in order.
I need to stabilize this situation before it gets more complicated.
Necesito estabilizar esta situación antes de que se complique más.
Ensure things are in place.
Let's stabilize everything before proceeding with the plan.
Vamos a estabilizar todo antes de proceder con el plan.