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estaciones

/es-tah-SYOH-nes/

seasons

A simple colorful illustration divided into four sections, visually representing the four seasons: spring with flowers, summer with sunshine, autumn with falling leaves, and winter with snow.

The four main times of the year are the seasons (estaciones).

estaciones(noun)

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seasons

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time of year (spring, summer, autumn, winter)

📝 In Action

Las cuatro estaciones del año son primavera, verano, otoño e invierno.

A1

The four seasons of the year are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

En algunas regiones solo hay dos estaciones: la seca y la lluviosa.

B1

In some regions there are only two seasons: the dry and the rainy.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • cambio de estaciones – change of seasons
  • las estaciones del año – the seasons of the year

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Remember that 'estación' (the singular form) is always a feminine noun, so we use 'las estaciones' for the plural.

⭐ Usage Tips

No Article Needed

Unlike some languages, Spanish usually does not require an article (like 'in the') when talking about being 'in' a season: 'Estamos en verano' (We are in summer).

A simple illustration of a train platform. A large blue train is stopped at the platform, ready for passengers.

Transportation hubs, like train platforms or bus depots, are called stations (estaciones).

estaciones(noun)

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stations

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transportation hub (train, bus, subway)

Also:

stops

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public transit

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bases

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police/fire stations

📝 In Action

Todas las estaciones de metro estaban muy concurridas hoy.

A2

All the metro stations were very crowded today.

Hay varias estaciones de servicio nuevas en la carretera.

B1

There are several new service stations (gas stations) on the highway.

Visitamos las antiguas estaciones de tren abandonadas.

A2

We visited the old abandoned train stations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • paradas (stops)
  • terminales (terminals)

Common Collocations

  • estaciones de tren – train stations
  • estaciones de autobús – bus stations
  • estaciones de policía – police stations

💡 Grammar Points

Compound Noun Structure

When 'estaciones' is used to define a type of station (like 'train station'), the structure is 'estación de' + the item: 'estación de tren'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Estación' and 'Parada'

Mistake: "Using 'estación' for a small bus stop."

Correction: Use 'parada de autobús' for a simple stop and 'estación' only for a major hub or terminal.

✏️ 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

estación(season / station (singular)) - noun
estacional(seasonal) - adjective

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.