estancado
stall
Que no avanza ni cambia, y se queda en el mismo estado por mucho tiempo.
Word: estancado
Meaning:
The Spanish adjective "estancado" comes from the verb "estancar", which means "to stall," "to stop," or "to become stagnant."
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Literal meaning: When something is estancado, it is "stagnant" or "stopped" from moving or flowing. This can be used to describe water, such as a pond with no flow, or any liquid which has become still.
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Figurative meaning: It can refer to a situation, process, project, or person that is "stuck," "at an impasse," or "not progressing." For example, a business that is not growing or a career in a standstill can be described as estancado.
Parts of the word:
- Root verb: estancar (to stall/stop)
- Suffix: -ado (a past participle/adjective form)
Synonyms:
- Estático (static)
- Paralizado (paralyzed)
- Inmovilizado (immobilized)
- Trancado (blocked)
- Atascado (stuck)
Antonyms:
- Fluido (fluid, flowing)
- Progresando (progressing)
- Avanzando (advancing)
- Dinámico (dynamic)
- Activo (active)
In summary, "estancado" describes something or someone that is stopped, stagnant, or stuck either physically or metaphorically.
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Examples
El proyecto quedó estancado por la falta de recursos.adjective
The project got stalled due to the lack of resources.
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