estática
/esˈtatika/
The English word static is translated into Spanish as estática.
The word can be used as an adjective to describe something that is unchanging. It also functions as a feminine noun when referring to interference or noise on a broadcast signal.
Meaning: unchanging (adj)
Which one should you use?
As an adjective meaning unchanging, the form changes to match the gender of the noun it describes. As a noun meaning broadcast interference, estática is feminine, though the word nieve can also be used in this context.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to the masculine form estático to agree with masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈtatika/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, calling a person estático does not just mean they are unchanging, but that they are completely frozen in shock or paralyzed by fear.
- The word estática shares the same root as estatua, the Spanish word for 'statue', because both describe something that stands still.
- In Spanish, estática is also the name of a specific branch of mechanics that studies bodies at rest, rather than just a general adjective for being unchanging.
Examples in context
- La electricidad estática comenzó a erizarnos el pelo.The static electricity started to make our hair stand on end.This sentence shows the use of estática in the context of static electricity.Tatoeba #13726004 by Seael, translation #13728615 by rul
- Los antiguos griegos conocían la electricidad estática.Ancient Greeks knew about static electricity.This sentence demonstrates the use of estática in a historical context regarding static electricity.Tatoeba #6616230 by arh, translation #9524942 by DJ_Saidez
- La electricidad estáticaStatic electricity
- El ruido estáticoStatic noise
- Un sitio web estáticoA static website
- ¡Atención estudiantes! Recuerden que mañana realizaremos un experimento de electricidad estática en el laboratorioAttention students! Remember that tomorrow, we will conduct a static electricity experiment in the laboratory.
- Hay mucha estática en la radio.There is a lot of static on the radio.
- La situación de la empresa sigue siendo estática.The company's situation remains static.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a project at work.
- Daniel¿Crees que el mercado cambiará pronto?Do you think the market will change soon?
- LucíaNo, la economía parece estática ahora mismo.No, the economy seems static right now.
- DanielEs verdad, no hay movimiento alguno.It's true, there is no movement at all.
- LucíaTendremos que esperar a que algo pase.We will have to wait for something to happen.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry estática, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
