estaciones
“estaciones” means “seasons” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
seasons
📝 In Action
Las cuatro estaciones del año son primavera, verano, otoño e invierno.
A1The four seasons of the year are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
En algunas regiones solo hay dos estaciones: la seca y la lluviosa.
B1In some regions there are only two seasons: the dry and the rainy.
stations
Also: stops, bases
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Todas las estaciones de metro estaban muy concurridas hoy.
A2All the metro stations were very crowded today.
Hay varias estaciones de servicio nuevas en la carretera.
B1There are several new service stations (gas stations) on the highway.
Visitamos las antiguas estaciones de tren abandonadas.
A2We visited the old abandoned train stations.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estaciones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'estaciones' to refer to time, not location?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin *statio*, meaning 'a standing still, a post, or a position.' This single Latin root explains both Spanish meanings: a fixed position in time (a season) and a fixed physical position (a station or stop).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'estaciones' mean both 'seasons' and 'stations'?
Both meanings come from the same idea of a fixed or designated point. A season is a fixed point in the yearly cycle, and a station is a fixed point (a post or stop) on a route. This dual meaning is common because they share a root in the original Latin concept of a 'standing place'.
Is 'estaciones' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine. The singular word is 'la estación', and the plural is 'las estaciones'. Always use feminine articles and adjectives with it.