Estadía (en. Stay)

/es.ta.ˈði.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Temporary stay in a specific location.
The stay at the hotel was very pleasant.
La estadía en el hotel fue muy placentera.
Term related to stays in residences, hospitals, or care centers.
His stay in the hospital lasted a week.
Su estadía en el hospital duró una semana.
Time a person spends in a specific place.
The stay at the beach was ideal for resting.
La estadía en la playa fue ideal para descansar.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'statio', which means 'stay'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

short stay
Brief stay in one place.
estadía corta
to make a stay
To spend time in a facility.
hacer una estadía
stay abroad
Stay in another country.
estadía en el extranjero
extended stay
Extensive or long stay in a place.
estadía prolongada

Related Words

stay
Stay in one place, usually for a limited time.
estancia
residence
Place where someone lives habitually or temporarily.
residencia
visit
Action of going to a place to see someone or something.
visita
hospitalization
Stay in a hospital for medical reasons.
hospitalización

Slang Meanings

Being on a visit at someone's home.
I'm going to stay a few days at my friend's house, a stay.
Me voy a quedar unos días en casa de mi amigo, una estadía.
Referring to a short trip.
I had a stay in the mountains for just one weekend.
Tuve una estadía en la montaña de solo un fin de semana.