steady

• Describe algo firmemente fijado, constante o invariable; también se usa para una persona confiable y serena.

Describes something that is firmly fixed, constant, or not changing; also used to describe a person who is reliable and calm.

1. Firm and stableA2formal

   Not moving or changing; firmly fixed in place.

   Firme y estable

   • Keep the ladder steady while I climb.
   • She held the camera steady to take a clear photo.
   • The table is not steady; one leg is shorter.

   Sinónimosconstantfirmfixedsecuresolidstable

   Antónimosfalteringshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

2. Regular and consistentB1formal

   Happening or developing in a continuous and regular way.

   Constante y regular

   • He has a steady job at the factory.
   • There has been a steady increase in sales this year.
   • She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.

   Sinónimosconsistentconstantcontinuousevenregularstableunchanginguniformunvarying

   Antónimoserraticfluctuatinginconsistentintermittentirregularsporadicunevenunsteadyvariable

3. Reliable and dependableB1formal

   Having a calm and reliable character; not easily upset.

   fiable, sereno

   • He is a steady friend who always helps.
   • She has a steady hand and is good at surgery.
   • The company needs a steady manager to lead the team.

   Sinónimoscalmcomposeddependablelevel-headedreliablesensiblesolidstabletrustworthyunflappable

   Antónimosfickleinconstantundependableunreliable

• Adverbio que significa «de manera estable» o «sin movimiento ni temblor». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas con firmeza, regularidad o constancia. En español puede expresarse con adverbios en -mente o con construcciones equivalentes.

An adverb meaning "in a steady manner" or "without moving or shaking." It is used to describe actions performed with stability, regularity, or consistency. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a stable mannerB1formal

   In a way that is firm, constant, and not changing.

   de manera estable

   • He held the ladder steady while she climbed.
   • The ship sailed steady through the storm.
   • She walked steady despite the slippery floor.

   Sinónimosconsistentlyevenlyfirmlyregularlysteadilyuniformly

   Antónimoserraticallyirregularlyunsteadily

2. Regularly or consistentlyB1formal

   In a continuous and regular manner without interruption.

   Regularmente o de manera constante

   • The company's profits have grown steady over the years.
   • He worked steady to meet the deadline.
   • The rain fell steady all afternoon.

   Sinónimosconsistentlyconstantlycontinuouslyevenlyregularlysteadilyuniformlyuninterruptedly

   Antónimosinconsistentlyintermittentlyirregularlysporadicallyunsteadily

• Sustantivo que designa una relación amorosa estable y exclusiva, o bien un estado regular, constante o firme, como una pareja fija o una situación que no varía.

A noun referring to a regular, stable, or constant state or position, often used in contexts like relationships or routines.

1. Regular romantic partnerB1informal

   A person with whom one has a regular, exclusive romantic relationship.

   Pareja estable

   • She introduced her steady to the family at dinner.
   • He's been my steady for over two years now.
   • Are you bringing your steady to the party?

   Sinónimosbeauboyfrienddategirlfriendloverpartnersignificant othersweetheart

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer que algo sea estable, firme o equilibrado, o para referirse al proceso de volverse estable.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stable, firm, or balanced, or to become stable.

1. Make stable or calmB1formal

   To make something or someone stable, firm, or calm.

   Estabilizar o calmar

   • She steadied herself against the wall after feeling dizzy.
   • He steadied the ladder while his colleague climbed up.
   • The pilot steadied the plane during the turbulence.

   Sinónimosbalancecalmcomposequellsecuresettlesoothe

   Antónimosagitatedestabilizedisturbshakeunsettleupset

2. Maintain a consistent levelB2formal

   To keep something at a constant level or rate.

   mantener estable

   • The government is trying to steady the economy after the crisis.
   • She steadied her breathing before the performance.
   • The company steadied its production output over the quarter.

   Sinónimosmaintainregulate

   Antónimosfluctuatevarywaver

Variantes phrasalsteady down