Spanish word

inestable

Pronunciation

IPA/inesˈtaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunstable

Example

El clima está inestable hoy.

The weather is unstable today.

Illustration for inestable (unstable)

More examples

La situación política es inestable desde las elecciones.

The political situation has been unstable since the elections.

Core concept

A leaning, cracked building wobbling on its foundation.

Common phrases

  • situación inestable

    unstable situation

  • estado inestable

    unstable condition

  • clima inestable

    unsettled weather

Similar words

variable: Shows measurable variation in level or intensity.
cambiante: Is prone to change as time passes, showing ongoing shifts.
volátil: Is highly changeable in short periods, with rapid up-and-down swings.
inconstante: Is inconsistent in behavior or quality, not maintaining one state.

Definition in Spanish

Que cambia con facilidad y no ofrece seguridad o firmeza en su estado.

Word origin

From Latin instabilis, formed by prefix in- 'not' plus stabilis 'stable', literally meaning 'not stable'.

Usage tips

  • Often modified by degree adverbs like muy, algo, or ligeramente and normally placed after the noun in Spanish, for example 'una situación inestable'.

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