steady
BrE /ˈsteɪdi/ AmE /ˈsteɪdi/
adjective / verb en → es
not moving or changing in a way that is likely to cause problems
estable, constante, firme
- be steady
Collocations steady income · steady relationship
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The company needs to have a steady flow of new customers.
La empresa necesita tener un flujo constante de nuevos clientes.
moving or changing slowly and steadily, without stopping or starting again
lento pero constante, progresivo
- be steady
Collocations steady progress · steady improvement
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The economy is making steady progress.
La economía está haciendo progreso constante.
able to keep your balance and not fall over easily
equilibrado, estable en pie
- be steady on one's feet
Collocations steady hands · steady footing
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He was too drunk to be steady on his feet.
Estaba demasiado borracho para mantenerse en pie de manera estable.
to make something stable or firm
estabilizar, hacer firme
- steady sb/sth
Collocations steady the ship · steady the nerves
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The captain tried to steady the ship in the storm.
El capitán intentó estabilizar el barco en la tormenta.
to make something move or change more slowly and steadily
ralentizar, hacer que avance lentamente pero constantemente
- steady sb/sth
Collocations steady the pace · steady the flow
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The teacher tried to steady the pace of the class.
El profesor intentó ralentizar el ritmo de la clase.
to help someone keep their balance and not fall over easily
ayudar a mantener el equilibrio, estabilizar
- steady sb
Collocations steady someone's hand · steady someone's footing
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He steadied her as she got out of the car.
La ayudó a mantener el equilibrio mientras salía del coche.