estancia
/es-TAHN-syah/
stay
A cozy room and an open suitcase represent a temporary stay in a new place.
estancia(noun)
stay
?The period of time spent in a place
sojourn
?A temporary stay (more formal)
📝 In Action
Disfrutamos mucho nuestra estancia en Madrid.
B1We really enjoyed our stay in Madrid.
La duración de su estancia será de tres días.
B1The length of your stay will be three days.
💡 Grammar Points
A Feminine Word
Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word because it is feminine: 'la estancia'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Travel Tip
Use this word when talking about how long you were at a hotel or a city on vacation.
A large ranch or estate with animals and open land.
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo tiene una estancia con mil vacas en Argentina.
B2My grandfather has a ranch with a thousand cows in Argentina.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Estancia vs. Granja
Mistake: "Using 'granja' for a giant ranch."
Correction: A 'granja' is usually a small farm. For a huge territory with cattle, 'estancia' or 'hacienda' is better.
A specific, well-furnished room or chamber within a large house.
📝 In Action
El palacio tiene estancias decoradas con oro.
C1The palace has rooms decorated with gold.
⭐ Usage Tips
Fancy Talk
In everyday life, just say 'habitación' or 'cuarto.' Use 'estancia' if you want to sound poetic or are describing a museum.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estancia
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Argentina and someone invites you to their 'estancia', where are you going?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estancia' the same as 'habitación'?
Technically yes, it can mean 'room', but 'estancia' is very formal or old-fashioned when used that way. Most people use 'estancia' to mean their 'stay' (time) or a 'ranch' (place).
Can I use 'estancia' to talk about a business trip?
Yes! You can say 'mi estancia de negocios' to refer to the time you spent in a city for work.