stable

S2 W1

BrE /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ AmE /ˈsteɪ.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 STABLE (SECURE) A2

firm and not likely to fall or move

estable, seguro

Collocations stable position · stable surface

  • The ladder is stable and won't slip.

    La escalera es estable y no se deslizará.

2 STABLE (FINANCE) B1

not likely to change suddenly or become worse

estable, constante

Collocations stable economy · stable prices

  • The company's financial position is stable.

    La posición financiera de la empresa es estable.

3 STABLE (ANIMAL) B1

a building where horses or other animals are kept

establo, cuadra

Collocations horse stable · animal stable

  • The horses live in a large stable.

    Los caballos viven en un gran establo.

4 STABLE (PERSON) B2

not likely to change suddenly or become worse, especially in a medical context

estable (en estado), estable en salud

Collocations stable condition · stable patient

  • The patient is now in a stable condition.

    El paciente ahora está en un estado estable.

5 STABLE (CHEMISTRY) C1

not likely to change or react with other substances

estable, inerte

Collocations stable compound · stable element

  • The chemical is stable and safe to handle.

    La sustancia química es estable y segura de manejar.

6 STABLE (POLITICS) C1

not likely to change suddenly or become worse, especially in a political context

estable, estable en política

Collocations stable government · stable leadership

  • The country has had a stable government for years.

    El país ha tenido un gobierno estable durante años.

7 STABLE (RELATIONSHIP) C1

not likely to change suddenly or become worse, especially in a relationship context

estable en la relación, duradero

Collocations stable marriage · stable partnership

  • They have a stable and happy relationship.

    Tienen una relación estable y feliz.

8 STABLE (EQUIPMENT) C1

a piece of equipment used to support or hold something

soporte, estabilizador

Collocations camera stable · table stable

  • Use a tripod to keep your camera steady.

    Utiliza un trípode para mantener tu cámara estable.