Inestabilidad (en. Instability)

/inese.tabi.liðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of something that is not stable and is subject to changes.
Political instability affects the country's economy.
La inestabilidad política afecta a la economía del país.
State of fluctuation or insecurity.
Instability in the financial markets can lead to crises.
La inestabilidad en los mercados financieros puede provocar crisis.
Uncertainty in the situation of a person or thing.
Emotional instability can impact personal relationships.
La inestabilidad emocional puede repercutir en las relaciones personales.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'inestabilitas', which means 'lack of stability'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

economic instability
Condition of lack of stability in the economy.
inestabilidad económica
emotional instability
State of fluctuation of a person's emotions.
inestabilidad emocional
political instability
Condition of insecurity and frequent changes in a government.
inestabilidad política

Related Words

stability
State of being stable or firm.
estabilidad
inconsistency
Lack of consistency or stability in something.
inconstancia
firmness
Quality of being firm and stable.
firmeza

Slang Meanings

Unusual lack of security in a situation.
The city is experiencing an instability that no one had anticipated.
La ciudad atraviesa una inestabilidad que nadie había previsto.
Tension or anxiety due to sudden changes.
That instability in your job is affecting you a lot.
Esa inestabilidad en tu trabajo te está afectando mucho.