establecer
To set up, start, or create something that is intended to last. It is often used for laws, rules, relationships, or facts.
Examples
3 of 5Queremos establecer una rutina de ejercicios.
We want to establish an exercise routine.
El tratado busca establecer la paz entre las naciones.
The treaty seeks to establish peace between nations.
¡Establece bien tus prioridades!
Establish your priorities well!
Word Family
Memory Tip
To establish is to make 'stable'.
Quick Quiz
El gobierno va a ___ nuevas reglas para el tráfico.
Correct!
The correct answer is: establecer
Examples
Queremos establecer una rutina de ejercicios.
everydayWe want to establish an exercise routine.
El tratado busca establecer la paz entre las naciones.
formalThe treaty seeks to establish peace between nations.
¡Establece bien tus prioridades!
informalEstablish your priorities well!
El autor busca establecer una conexión entre ambos eventos.
academicThe author seeks to establish a connection between both events.
La empresa quiere establecer una sucursal en México.
businessThe company wants to establish a branch in Mexico.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
como está establecido
as it is established
establecer un precedente
to set a precedent
establecer las bases
to lay the foundations
Often Confused With
Fijar is more for pinning something down or focusing; establecer is for founding or instituting.
Usage Notes
Irregular in the 'yo' form: 'establezco'.
Common Mistakes
Forgeting the 'z' in 'establezco'.
Memory Tip
To establish is to make 'stable'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'stablire', from 'stabilis' (stable).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
El gobierno va a ___ nuevas reglas para el tráfico.
Correct!
The correct answer is: establecer
More general words
desafío
B2A task or situation that tests someone's abilities; a call to take part in a contest or competition.
desventaja
B1An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
factor
B2A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. Frequently used to analyze complex situations in academic papers.
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