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establecido

established

adjective ehs-tah-bleh-SEE-doh Less Common
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Also means

settled

Usage Note

Establecido is the past participle of establecer used as an adjective. It collocates with norma establecida (established rule) and orden establecido (established order). The reflexive verb establecerse means 'to settle' or 'to set up' (in a new place or business), so una empresa bien establecida is a well-established company.

Examples

"Hay que respetar el orden establecido."

Natural Translation

The established order must be respected.

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