stability

S2 W1

BrE /ˈsteɪbələti/ AmE /ˈsteɪbələti/

noun en → es

1 STATE [uncountable] B1

the quality of being firm and steady, not likely to change or fail

estabilidad, firmeza

  • stability in something

Collocations economic stability · political stability

  • The country's economic stability is threatened by the crisis.

    La estabilidad económica del país está amenazada por la crisis.

2 BALANCE [uncountable] B2

the ability to keep your balance and not fall over, especially when you are moving or standing on a small area

equilibrio, estabilidad física

  • stability while doing something

Collocations maintain stability · lose stability

  • She lost her stability and fell to the ground.

    Perdió el equilibrio y cayó al suelo.

3 SYSTEM [countable] C1

a system or organization that is stable, reliable, and effective

sistema estable, organización eficaz

  • stability of something

Collocations financial stability · institutional stability

  • The company's financial stability is crucial for its success.

    La estabilidad financiera de la empresa es crucial para su éxito.