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/es.ta.βleˈθer/

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Translation

to establish, to set up

Word origin

From Latin stabilire ('to make firm, to fix'), from stabilis ('stable, firm'), from stare ('to stand').

Origin
Latin
Root
stabilire
English cognates
establish, stable

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular (c>zc)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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We are going to set the rules of the house.

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They set up a new company in the city.

horario .

We must set a clear schedule.

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The government established new laws last year.

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My family settled here a long time ago.

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This word is part of lesson 47.