Spanish Conversation · Level 70
60 words
Spanish word
estático
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivemotionless
Example
El público quedó estático ante la noticia.
The audience stood motionless upon hearing the news.
More examples
La camiseta se cubrió de polvo por la electricidad estática.
The t-shirt became covered in dust from static electricity.
Core concept
Something fixed in position and unchanged.
Common phrases
quedarse estático
remain motionless
imagen estática
still image
electricidad estática
static electricity
Similar words
quieto: Remains still and steady, often by conscious control or quietness.
parado: Is stationary after stopping, not currently in motion.
inmóvil: Is utterly motionless, showing no movement whatsoever.
fijo: Is fixed in place or direction, firmly held and not shifting.
Definition in Spanish
Que permanece sin movimiento o sin cambios en su forma, posición o estado.
Word origin
Adopted from Latin staticus and ultimately from Greek statikos, with the element stat- 'to stand' conveying being fixed in place or without change.
Usage tips
- The written form has an accent (estático) so stress falls on the second syllable, and in everyday speech it frequently describes a brief stunned reaction rather than an enduring condition.