estable
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “estable” mean in English?
stable — not likely to change or fail; firmly established
stable — not likely to change or fail; firmly established (economía estable, situación estable, precio estable)
Example sentences
La situación económica es relativamente estable.
The economic situation is relatively stable.
El paciente está estable después de la operación.
The patient is stable after the operation.
Buscamos una relación estable y duradera.
We are looking for a stable and lasting relationship.
How to use it
'Estable' means stable — consistent and not prone to change. Invariable for gender. Used with ser (inherently stable) or estar (currently stable). Common in economics, relationships, and physics. The noun is 'estabilidad'.
Common mistake
Use 'estar estable' in medical contexts (current condition) and 'ser estable' for inherent reliability — don't confuse the ser/estar distinction here.