What is the Spanish word for "unstable"?

Learn how to say "unstable" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

unstable

Spanish

inestable

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Alternative translations of "unstable"

inseguro
precario
volátil
inconstante

Examples of how to use "unstable" in Spanish

English
The political situation is highly unstable.
Spanish
La situación política es muy inestable.
English
The table feels unstable on that floor.
Spanish
La mesa se siente inestable en ese piso.
English
Her emotions were unstable after the news.
Spanish
Sus emociones estaban inestables después de la noticia.
English
The ladder looked unstable and unsafe to climb.
Spanish
La escalera parecía inestable e insegura para subir.
English
Prices in the market remain unstable this week.
Spanish
Los precios en el mercado permanecen inestables esta semana.

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