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estabilidad
/es.ta.βi.liˈðað/
stability
La estabilidad económica es clave para el crecimiento del país.
Economic stability is key to the country's growth.
formal
The state of being stable; firmness in position or condition
El puente mantiene su estabilidad incluso con fuertes vientos.
The bridge maintains its stability even with strong winds.
La estabilidad emocional es importante para la salud mental.
Emotional stability is important for mental health.
Often used in contexts like economics, politics, engineering, or personal well-being.
Finance
formal
Steadiness; lack of fluctuation or change
El banco busca garantizar la estabilidad de sus inversiones.
The bank seeks to ensure the stability of its investments.
In finance, refers to low volatility or consistent performance.
Collocations
estabilidad económicaeconomic stabilityestabilidad políticapolitical stabilityestabilidad emocionalemotional stability
Pro Tip
Collocation Mastery
Pair 'estabilidad' with domain-specific nouns to sound natural: *estabilidad laboral* (job stability), *estabilidad financiera* (financial stability).
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'estabilidad estable'—'estable' already implies stability. Use 'estabilidad' alone or with qualifying nouns.
Word Origin
From Latin *stabilitas*, derived from *stabilis* (stable, steadfast), related to *stare* (to stand). Entered Spanish via ecclesiastical Latin in the 13th century.
Usage Notes
Used in both concrete (physical) and abstract (emotional, economic) contexts. In Spanish, it often collocates with words like *económica*, *política*, *emocional*, or *social*.
Word Breakdown
est-
from Latin *stare* (to stand)
root-abilidad
suffix indicating 'ability' or 'quality of being'
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés