Establece (en. Establishes)

/es-ta-ble-ce/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Set or determine something formally.
The company establishes new policies every year.
La empresa establece nuevas políticas cada año.
Place in a specific location or situation.
The government establishes security measures to protect the population.
El gobierno establece medidas de seguridad para proteger a la población.
Found or create something that will last over time.
She establishes a very strong friendship with her colleagues.
Ella establece una amistad muy sólida con sus compañeros.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'stabilire', which means to make stable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

establishes rules
Defines rules that must be followed.
establece normas
establish a relationship
Initiate a personal or professional bond.
establecer una relación
establish contact
Initiate communication with someone.
establecer contacto
establish a precedent
Create an example that can be followed in the future.
establecer un precedente

Related Words

establishment
Action or effect of establishing something.
establecimiento
stability
Condition of being stable or firm.
estabilidad
stable
That does not change or vary easily.
estable

Slang Meanings

Establish something informally or hastily.
At the party, he makes a quick deal with his friends.
En la fiesta, él establece un trato rápido con sus amigos.
Enter a situation or state unprepared.
She jumps into the project without having reviewed it first.
Ella establece en el proyecto sin haberlo revisado antes.