Establecer (en. Establish)

/es.ta.ble.'θeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Fix or determine something definitively.
The rules of the game were established.
Se establecieron las reglas del juego.
Establish or found an institution or system.
The government established a new economic policy.
El gobierno estableció una nueva política económica.
Place something in a specific location.
The scientist established his laboratory at the university.
El científico estableció su laboratorio en la universidad.
Recognize a relationship or bond.
A connection was established between the two events.
Se estableció una conexión entre los dos eventos.

Etymology

From Latin 'stabilire', which means to make stable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

establish contact
Start communication with someone.
establecer contacto
establish a relationship
Create a bond or connection between people.
establecer una relación
establish rules
Set rules or guidelines to follow.
establecer normas
establish a precedent
Create a model or example to follow in the future.
establecer un precedente

Related Words

establishment
The act of establishing or founding something.
establishment
stability
Condition of being firm and unchanging.
estabilidad
stable
That is firm or durable.
estable

Slang Meanings

Create a bond in an informal relationship.
Establishing is like creating a profile on a dating app.
Establecer es como hacer un perfil en una app de citas.
Set something up quickly.
Let's establish the camp before it gets dark.
Vamos a establecer el campamento antes de que oscurezca.