Estebar (en. Stow)

/es.teˈβar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To fix or make something firm.
It is necessary to stabilize the table so that it doesn’t wobble.
Es necesario estebar la mesa para que no se tambalee.
To create a solid foundation for an argument or project.
We must stabilize our ideas before presenting the project.
Debemos estebar nuestras ideas antes de presentar el proyecto.
To provide security or stability in a situation.
The plan aims to stabilize the country’s economy.
El plan busca estebar la economía del país.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stabilize the situation
To make a situation become more stable.
estebar la situación
to stabilize a relationship
To strengthen the ties between people or groups.
estebar una relación

Related Words

stable
That does not change or move.
estable
stability
Quality of stable.
estabilidad

Slang Meanings

To provide security in an uncertain situation.
We need to stabilize the speech before proceeding.
Necesitamos estebar la alocución antes de seguir.
To fix something that was in trouble.
With his help, we were able to stabilize the project that was failing.
Con su ayuda pudimos estebar el proyecto que estaba fallando.