estabilizar
“estabilizar” means “to stabilize” in Spanish (making something steady or constant).
to stabilize
Also: to steady, to level out
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Los médicos lograron estabilizar al paciente después del accidente.
B1The doctors managed to stabilize the patient after the accident.
Es necesario estabilizar la economía para reducir la inflación.
B2It is necessary to stabilize the economy to reduce inflation.
Tienes que estabilizar la escalera antes de subir.
A2You have to steady the ladder before climbing up.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which form is correct for 'I stabilized' (Past tense)?
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From the Latin word 'stabilis' (meaning firm or steady) combined with the suffix '-izar' which is used to turn adjectives into verbs.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estabilizar' a regular verb?
Mostly! It follows the standard '-ar' pattern, but it has a small spelling change where the 'z' turns into a 'c' in certain forms like the 'yo' preterite.
When should I use 'estabilizarse' instead of 'estabilizar'?
Use 'estabilizarse' (the reflexive form) when you want to say something is 'getting stable' or 'leveling out' on its own, like 'The weather is stabilizing' (El clima se está estabilizando).
Can I use this word for emotional stability?
Yes! You can use it to describe someone's mood or mental state becoming steady after a period of stress.