No. 11,366 in Spanish

estancadas

"Estancadas" means "stagnant" or "stuck."

In a sentence

Las negociaciones están estancadas desde hace semanas.
The negotiations have been stalled for weeks.
In this context, 'estancadas' is used to describe something figuratively being 'stalled' or 'not progressing', often used for processes or situations.
Las aguas del lago están estancadas y no se mueven.
The lake's waters are stagnant and do not move.
Here, 'estancadas' refers to water being static and not flowing, typically implying a lack of movement or freshness in the literal sense.
La economía parece estancadas en varios sectores clave.
The economy seems stagnant in several key sectors.
'Estancadas' in this sentence metaphorically describes economic sectors being 'stagnant' and not showing development or growth.

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