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    Estancias (en. Stays)

    /esˈtaŋsjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Spaces or rooms within a residence.
    The rooms of the house were decorated with antiques.
    Las estancias de la casa estaban decoradas con antigüedades.
    Periods during which one remains in a specific place.
    His stay abroad allowed him to learn a lot.
    Su estancia en el extranjero le permitió aprender mucho.
    In agricultural terms, it refers to lands where livestock is raised.
    The ranches in the pampas are known for their livestock.
    Las estancias en la pampa son conocidas por su ganadería.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stancia', which means 'to be' or 'to remain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temporary stay
    A brief period in one place.
    estancia pasajera
    to have a stay
    To spend time in a specific place.
    tener una estancia
    prolonged stay
    An extensive stay in one place.
    estancia prolongada

    Related Words

    shelf
    Furniture with shelves to place items.
    estante
    stability
    Condition of being stable or firm.
    estabilidad
    seasonal
    That occurs in a particular season of the year.
    estacional

    Slang Meanings

    To stay in one place for an indeterminate amount of time.
    I stayed at his house; it was a stay for a few days.
    Me quedé en su casa, fue una estancia por unos días.
    Temporary application of a service or activity.
    I had a stay at a luxury hotel.
    Tuve una estancia en un hotel de lujo.