unstable

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BrE /ʌnˈsteɪbl/ AmE /ʌnˈsteɪbl/

adjective en → es

1 UNSTABLE/INSECURE [predicative adjective] B1

not firm or steady; likely to fall over or collapse

inestable, inseguro

  • be unstable

Collocations unstable chair · unstable structure

  • The ladder is unstable and could fall.

    La escalera es inestable y podría caerse.

2 UNSTABLE/CHANGEABLE [predicative adjective] B1

likely to change or be changed; not fixed or certain

inestable, cambiante

  • be unstable

Collocations unstable situation · unstable relationship

  • The political situation is very unstable.

    La situación política es muy inestable.

3 UNSTABLE/MENTAL [predicative adjective] C1

mentally unbalanced; likely to become violent or dangerous

inestable mentalmente, peligroso

  • be unstable

Collocations unstable person · unstable patient

  • He was considered too unstable to be released.

    Se consideró que era demasiado inestable para ser liberado.

4 UNSTABLE/PHYSICAL [predicative adjective] C1

not physically healthy or strong; likely to become ill

inestable físicamente, débil

  • be unstable

Collocations unstable condition · unstable patient

  • The patient's condition is very unstable.

    La condición del paciente es muy inestable.