estabilidad
nounCEFR B2High frequency
What does “estabilidad” mean in English?
1.stability, equilibrium
stability, equilibrium (a state of balance or consistent functioning; estabilidad financiera / política)
2.stability — the state of being stable; continuity over time and resistance to disruption; 'estabilidad económica/política'
Example sentences
La estabilidad política es una condición necesaria para atraer la inversión extranjera y estimular el crecimiento.
Political stability is a necessary condition for attracting foreign investment and stimulating growth.
La reforma laboral buscaba proporcionar mayor estabilidad en el empleo a los trabajadores con contratos precarios.
The labour reform sought to provide greater employment stability for workers on precarious contracts.
Los mercados financieros reaccionaron con calma, interpretando la decisión como una señal de estabilidad.
Financial markets reacted calmly, interpreting the decision as a signal of stability.
How to use it
La estabilidad (noun, feminine) means 'stability, equilibrium' — the state of being firm and unlikely to change. Core B2 collocations: estabilidad política/económica/laboral; mantener/garantizar/lograr la estabilidad; amenazar la estabilidad; periodo de estabilidad. The adjective is estable. Distinguish from equilibrio (balance — dynamic) and seguridad (security — safety and certainty).
Common mistake
Don't confuse estabilidad (the quality of being stable) with equilibrio (active balance between opposing forces). 'Emotional stability' = estabilidad emocional. 'Structural stability' = estabilidad estructural (engineering). 'Stable' (horse stable) = cuadra — completely different.