estático
“estático” means “still” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
still
Also: motionless, static
📝 In Action
El hombre se quedó estático al ver el accidente.
B1The man stood still when he saw the accident.
Prefiero una imagen estática para el fondo de pantalla.
A2I prefer a static image for the wallpaper.
La economía permaneció estática durante el último trimestre.
C1The economy remained stagnant during the last quarter.
static
📝 In Action
La electricidad estática puede darte un pequeño calambre.
B2Static electricity can give you a small shock.
Hay mucha carga estática en este globo.
B2There is a lot of static charge in this balloon.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estático
Question 1 of 3
How would you say 'the economy is still'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand' or 'at rest'. It traveled through Latin as 'staticus' before entering Spanish.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'estático' to describe a person who is boring?
Not really. Use 'aburrido' or 'soso'. 'Estático' literally means they aren't moving physically or that their situation isn't changing.
What is the difference between 'quieto' and 'estático'?
'Quieto' is very common and used for children or pets (e.g., '¡Estate quieto!'). 'Estático' is more formal and describes a complete lack of motion or change.
Is 'estático' used for the noise on a TV screen?
Actually, the noise itself is a feminine noun: 'la estática'. If you are describing the noise as an adjective, you could say 'ruido estático'.