estancia
“estancia” means “stay” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
stay
Also: sojourn
📝 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.
ranch
Also: estate
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo tiene una estancia con mil vacas en Argentina.
B2My grandfather has a ranch with a thousand cows in Argentina.
room
📝 In Action
El palacio tiene estancias decoradas con oro.
C1The palace has rooms decorated with gold.
✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'stantia', which comes from 'stare' (to stand or stay). It literally refers to 'a place where someone stands/remains'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.