Estable (en. Stable)

/es'ta.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definitions: That is in a firm and secure situation.

Definitions: The bridge is stable and can support the weight of many vehicles.

El puente es estable y puede soportar el peso de muchos vehículos.

Definitions: That does not vary or change easily.

Definitions: The weather in this region is quite stable throughout the year.

El clima en esta región es bastante estable durante todo el año.

Definitions: Refers to a situation or state that is enduring.

Definitions: After several years, their relationship became stable.

Después de varios años, su relación se volvió estable.

Etymology_Origin: From Latin 'stabilis', which means firm or constant.

Common_Phrases: to be stable

Common_Phrases: Being in a condition of calmness or without significant changes.

estar estable

Common_Phrases: stable situation

Common_Phrases: A condition that is not at risk of changing suddenly.

situación estable

Common_Phrases: stable equilibrium

Common_Phrases: A state of balance that is maintained without fluctuations.

equilibrio estable

Related_Words: stability

Related_Words: Characteristic of being stable.

estabilidad

Related_Words: to stabilize

Related_Words: To make a situation or object more stable.

estabilizar

Related_Words: unstable

Related_Words: That is not stable, prone to changes or fluctuations.

inestable

Slang_Meanings: Generally means that something or someone is doing well in their life or situation.

Slang_Meanings: After a few complicated weeks, now I am stable.

Después de unas semanas complicadas, ahora estoy estable.

Slang_Meanings: Used in contexts of love to refer to a solid relationship.

Slang_Meanings: They are in a stable relationship, like the one lasting two years.

Están en una relación estable, como la de dos años.