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Equilibrarse

Equilibrarse is a Spanish reflexive verb that means to balance oneself or to regain balance, and more broadly to achieve stability in a situation. It can refer to physical balance, such as maintaining an upright position, as well as to emotional, mental, or situational steadiness.

In physical contexts, equilibrarse describes the act of steadying the body, often after a disturbance or while

The non-reflexive verb equilibrar means to balance something else, while equilibrarse emphasizes the subject’s own balance.

Notes on usage: equilibrarse is commonly followed by phrases like en, sobre, or tras to indicate the

performing
a
task
that
requires
precision.
Examples
include:
mantenerse
equilibrado
sobre
una
cuerda,
equilibrarse
tras
tropezar,
or
entrenar
para
equilibrarse
mejor
en
superficies
inestables.
In
figurative
uses,
it
can
denote
regaining
composure,
peace
of
mind,
or
financial
or
social
steadiness,
as
in
equilibrarse
emocionalmente
or
equilibrarse
económicamente.
The
term
derives
from
equilibrio,
balance,
and
the
suffix
-arse,
marking
a
reflexive
or
intransitive
action.
Related
expressions
include
equilibrio
(balance),
equilibrio
emocional
(emotional
balance),
and
la
idea
de
estabilizarse,
which
is
often
used
in
broader
contexts
of
stability.
context
or
the
event
that
requires
balance,
and
it
is
frequently
used
in
sports,
personal
development,
and
discussions
of
wellbeing
or
financial
health.
It
is
generally
intransitive,
though
in
some
cases
passive
or
impersonal
constructions
may
appear.