This is the 8840th most frequent Catalan word.
estancats
"Estancats" means "stuck" or "stagnant" in English.
In this sentence, 'estancats' refers to the stagnation or lack of progress in the context of business activities.
Els negocis han estat estancats durant la crisi econòmica.
The businesses have been stagnant during the economic crisis.
Here, 'estancats' is used to indicate the physical stagnation of water caused by an obstacle or condition.
El riu ha quedat estancat per l'acumulació de sediments.
The river became stagnant due to sediment accumulation.
This usage of 'estancats' conveys a figurative sense of being stuck or unable to progress in a particular endeavor.