"Estable" is an adjective in Spanish.
/esˈtaβ.le/
"Estable" is used to describe something that is fixed, steady, or not prone to change. In everyday language, it often indicates reliability or a lack of movement.
It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, but tends to appear more frequently in written forms, particularly within formal, scientific, and technical documents.
La construcción de la casa es muy estable.
The construction of the house is very stable.
Su condición médica es ahora más estable que antes.
His medical condition is now more stable than before.
Necesitamos un ambiente estable para trabajar.
We need a stable environment to work.
"Estable" is used in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish, reflecting the idea of permanence or steadiness.
Estar en un punto estable
Esto significa que uno ha alcanzado un estado de equilibrio.
To be in a stable point.
This means one has reached a state of balance.
Relaciones estables
Se refiere a relaciones que son duraderas y sin grandes cambios.
Stable relationships.
It refers to relationships that are long-lasting and without significant changes.
Una economía estable
Indica que la economía no está sufriendo fluctuaciones dramáticas.
A stable economy.
Indicates that the economy is not experiencing dramatic fluctuations.
Mantenerse estable
Se usa para describir a alguien que no se deja llevar por las emociones.
To stay stable.
It is used to describe someone who does not let emotions take over.
Tiempo estable
Puede referirse a condiciones climáticas que no cambian con frecuencia.
Stable weather.
It can refer to weather conditions that do not change frequently.
The word "estable" comes from the Latin "stabilis", which means constant or fixed. The root of "stabilis" is "stare", meaning to stand or remain, which has influenced its current meaning of something that stands firm without moving.