This is the 5042nd most frequent Spanish word.
estancada
"Estancada" means "stagnant" or "stuck."
In this sentence, "estancada" describes water that is stagnant or not in motion, commonly used to describe still water.
El agua de la laguna está estancada y no fluye hacia ningún lugar.
The water in the lagoon is stagnant and does not flow anywhere.
Here, "estancada" metaphorically describes the economy as not progressing or growing, showing its usage in an abstract context.
La economía del país está estancada debido a la falta de inversiones.
The country's economy is stagnant due to the lack of investments.
In this context, "estancada" refers to a personal feeling of being stuck or not advancing, displaying its application in expressing one's personal state.